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Vaccines & Immunizations
by Age
At a glance
- Vaccination is one of the best ways
parents can protect infants,
children, and teens from 16
potentially harmful diseases.
- Immunizations are not just for
children.
- Adults also are at risk for some
vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Find out which vaccines are
recommended for you and your family
members based on your ages.
Babies and toddlers
Your baby’s birth is an exciting time. This is also
your first opportunity to protect your child from
serious diseases with immunizations.
Hepatitis B vaccine
1st dose of 3
Hepatitis B is an infectious and potentially serious
disease that can cause liver damage and liver
cancer. There is no cure for hepatitis B. Mothers
can unknowingly pass the hepatitis B virus to their
babies at birth, which is why babies should get
their first dose within 24 hours of birth.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine
1 Dose
RSV is a common cause of severe respiratory illness
in infants and young children. Those infected with
RSV can have difficulty breathing and eating, and
sometimes may need respiratory support or hydration
in the hospital. An RSV immunization uses monoclonal
antibodies to protect infants and young children
from severe RSV disease. This immunization gives
your baby's body extra help to fight an RSV
infection.
Infants younger than 8 months old during RSV season
(typically fall through spring) should get a
one-dose RSV immunization to protect them against
RSV. This dose should be given shortly before or
during the RSV season.
Protect your baby by providing immunity early in
life. Starting at 1 to 2 months of age, your baby
receives the following vaccines to develop immunity
from potentially harmful diseases.
DTaP vaccine
1st dose of 5
A DTaP vaccine is the best protection from three
serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping
cough (pertussis). All three of these diseases can
be deadly for people of any age, and whooping cough
is especially dangerous for babies.
Hib vaccine
1st dose of 3 or 4
Hib disease is a serious illness caused by the
bacteria Haemophilus
influenzae type b (Hib). Babies and children
younger than 5 years old are most at risk for Hib
disease. It can cause lifelong disability and be
deadly. Doctors recommend that your child get three
or four doses of the Hib vaccine (depending on the
brand).
Hepatitis B vaccine
2nd dose of 3
Hepatitis B is an infectious and potentially serious
disease that can cause liver damage and liver
cancer. If babies are infected at birth, hepatitis B
can be a lifelong, chronic infection. There is no
cure for hepatitis B, but the hepatitis B vaccine is
the best way to prevent it.
IPV
1st dose of 4
Polio is a disabling and life-threatening disease
caused by poliovirus, which can infect the spinal
cord and cause paralysis. It most often sickens
children younger than 5 years old. Polio was
eliminated in the United States with vaccination,
and continued use of polio vaccine has kept this
country polio-free.
PCV
1st dose of 4
Pneumococcal disease can cause potentially serious
and even deadly infections. The pneumococcal
conjugate vaccine protects against the bacteria that
cause pneumococcal disease.
Rotavirus vaccine
1st dose of 2 or 3
Rotavirus can be very dangerous, even deadly for
babies and young children. Doctors recommend that
your child get two or three doses of the rotavirus
vaccine (depending on the brand).
Protect your baby by providing immunity early in
life. Stay on track with the recommended vaccine
schedule.
At 4 months of age, your baby receives the following
vaccines to develop immunity from potentially
harmful diseases.
DTaP vaccine
2nd dose of 5
A DTaP vaccine is the best protection from three
serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping
cough (pertussis). All three of these diseases can
be deadly for people of any age, and whooping cough
is especially dangerous for babies.
Hib vaccine
2nd dose of 3 or 4
Hib disease is a serious illness caused by the
bacteria Haemophilus
influenzae type b (Hib). Babies and children
younger than 5 years old are most at risk for Hib
disease. It can cause lifelong disability and be
deadly. Doctors recommend that your child get three
or four doses of the Hib vaccine (depending on the
brand).
IPV
2nd dose of 4
Polio is a disabling and life-threatening disease
caused by poliovirus, which can infect the spinal
cord and cause paralysis. It most often sickens
children younger than 5 years old. Polio was
eliminated in the United States with vaccination,
and continued use of polio vaccine has kept this
country polio-free.
PCV
2nd dose of 4
Pneumococcal disease can cause potentially serious
and even deadly infections. The pneumococcal
conjugate vaccine protects against the bacteria that
cause pneumococcal disease.
Rotavirus vaccine
2nd dose of 2 or 3
Rotavirus can be very dangerous, even deadly for
babies and young children. Doctors recommend that
your child get two or three doses of the Rotavirus
vaccine (depending on the brand).
Protect your baby by providing immunity early in
life. Stay on track with the recommended vaccine
schedule.
At 6 months of age, your baby receives vaccines to
develop immunity from potentially harmful diseases.
COVID-19 vaccine
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone
aged 6 months and older.
DTaP vaccine
3rd dose of 5
A DTaP vaccine is the best protection from three serious
diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis).
All three of these diseases can be deadly for people of
any age, and whooping cough is especially dangerous for
babies.
Hib vaccine
3rd dose of 4
Hib disease is a serious illness caused by the
bacteria Haemophilus
influenzae type b (Hib). Babies and children
younger than 5 years old are most at risk for Hib
disease. It can cause lifelong disability and be
deadly. Doctors recommend that your child get three
or four doses of the Hib vaccine (depending on the
brand).
Hepatitis B vaccine
3rd dose of 3
Hepatitis B is an infectious and potentially serious
disease that can cause liver damage and liver
cancer. If babies are infected at birth, hepatitis B
can be a lifelong, chronic infection. There is no
cure for hepatitis B, but the hepatitis B vaccine is
the best way to prevent it.
IPV
3rd dose of 4
Polio is a disabling and life-threatening disease
caused by poliovirus, which can infect the spinal
cord and cause paralysis. It most often sickens
children younger than 5 years old. Polio was
eliminated in the United States with vaccination,
and continued use of polio vaccine has kept this
country polio-free.
PCV
3rd dose of 4
Pneumococcal disease can cause potentially serious
and even deadly infections. The pneumococcal
conjugate vaccine protects against the bacteria that
cause pneumococcal disease.
Rotavirus vaccine
3rd dose of 3
Rotavirus can be very dangerous, even deadly for
babies and young children. Doctors recommend that
your child get two or three doses of the Rotavirus
vaccine (depending on the brand).
There are usually no vaccinations scheduled between
7 and 11 months of age. However, if your baby has
missed an earlier vaccination, now is a good time to
"catch up."
Flu vaccine
Babies 6 months and older should receive flu
vaccination every flu season.
By following the recommended schedule and fully
immunizing your child by 2 years of age, your child
should be protected against 16 vaccine preventable
diseases.
Between 12 and 23 months of age, your child receives
the following vaccines to continue developing
immunity from potentially harmful diseases.
Chickenpox vaccine
1st dose
of 2
Chickenpox is a very contagious disease known for
its itchy, blister-like rash and a fever. Chickenpox
is a mild disease for many, but can be serious, even
life-threatening, especially in babies, teenagers,
pregnant women, and people with weakened immune
systems.
DTaP vaccine
4th dose
of 5
A DTaP vaccine is the best protection from three
serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping
cough (pertussis). All three of these diseases can
be deadly for people of any age, and whooping cough
is especially dangerous for babies.
Flu vaccine
Children should receive flu
vaccination every flu season.
Hepatitis A vaccine
1st Dose
of 2
Hepatitis A can be a serious, even fatal liver
disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. Children
with the virus often don't have symptoms, but they
often pass the disease to others, including their
unvaccinated parents or caregivers.
Hepatitis B vaccine
3rd dose
of 3 between 6 months and 18 months
Hepatitis B is an infectious and potentially serious
disease that can cause liver damage and liver
cancer. If babies are infected at birth, hepatitis B
can be a lifelong, chronic infection. There is no
cure for hepatitis B, but the hepatitis B vaccine is
the best way to prevent it.
Hib vaccine
3rd dose
of 3 or 4th dose
of 4
Hib disease is a serious illness caused by the
bacteria Haemophilus
influenzae type b (Hib). Babies and children
younger than 5 years old are most at risk for Hib
disease. It can cause lifelong disability and be
deadly. Doctors recommend that your child get three
or four doses of the Hib vaccine (depending on the
brand).
IPV
3rd dose
of 4 between 6 months and 18 months
Polio is a disabling and life-threatening disease
caused by poliovirus, which can infect the spinal
cord and cause paralysis. It most often sickens
children younger than 5 years old. Polio was
eliminated in the United States with vaccination,
and continued use of polio vaccine has kept this
country polio-free.
MMR vaccine
1st dose
of 2
The MMR vaccine helps prevent three diseases:
measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). These
diseases are contagious and can be serious.
PCV
4th dose
of 4
Pneumococcal disease can cause potentially serious
and even deadly infections. The pneumococcal
conjugate vaccine protects against the bacteria that
cause pneumococcal disease.
Between 2 and 3 years of age, your child should
visit the doctor once a year for check-ups.
Flu vaccine
Children should receive flu
vaccination every flu season.
Young children
Between 4 through 6 years of age, your child
should visit the doctor once a year for
check-ups. During this time, your child receives
the following vaccines.
Chickenpox vaccine
2nd dose of 2
Chickenpox is a very contagious disease known
for its itchy, blister-like rash and a fever.
Chickenpox is a mild disease for many, but can
be serious, even life-threatening, especially in
babies, teenagers, pregnant women, and people
with weakened immune systems.
DTaP vaccine
5th dose of 5
A DTaP vaccine is the best protection from three
serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and
whooping cough (pertussis). All three of these
diseases can be deadly for people of any age,
and whooping cough is especially dangerous for
babies.
Flu vaccine
Children should receive flu
vaccination every flu season.
IPV
4th dose of 4
Polio is a disabling and life-threatening
disease caused by poliovirus, which can infect
the spinal cord and cause paralysis. It most
often sickens children younger than 5 years old.
Polio was eliminated in the United States with
vaccination, and continued use of polio vaccine
has kept this country polio-free.
MMR vaccine
2nd dose of 2
The MMR vaccine helps prevent three diseases:
measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles).
These diseases are contagious and can be
serious.
Between 7 and 10 years of age, your child should
visit the doctor once a year for check-ups.
Flu vaccine
Children should receive flu
vaccination every flu season.
Vaccines your child may have missed
Now is a good time for your child to catch up on
any missed vaccines. Make an appointment for
your child to get caught up if they haven't
received vaccines to protect against any of the
following diseases:
- Chickenpox
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, mumps,
and rubella
- Polio
- Tetanus, diphtheria,
and whooping
cough (pertussis)
There are four vaccines recommended for
preteens—these vaccines help protect your
children, their friends, and their family
members.
Flu vaccine
Children should receive flu
vaccination every flu season.
HPV vaccine
2 doses
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus
that can cause several cancers in men and women.
HPV vaccination is recommended at ages 11-12
years to help protect against cancers caused by
HPV infection. For best protection, most
children this age will need two shots of the HPV
vaccine, 6-12 months apart.
MenACWY vaccine
1st dose of 2
Meningococcal disease can refer to any illness
caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria
meningitidis. These bacteria can cause
meningococcal meningitis or bloodstream
infections, which can be serious, even deadly.
The meningococcal vaccine called MenACWY helps
protect against four types of the bacteria that
causes meningococcal disease (serogroups A, C,
W, and Y).
Tdap vaccine
1 dose
A Tdap booster shot protects older children from
three serious diseases—diphtheria, tetanus, and
whooping cough (pertussis). While people of any
age in the United States can get all three of
these potentially deadly diseases, whooping
cough is most common. Preteens and teens who get
whooping cough may cough for 10 weeks or more,
possibly leading to rib fractures from severe
coughing.
Between 13 through 18 years old, your child
should visit the doctor once each year for
check-ups. This can be a great time to get any
vaccines your teen may have missed or may need
if traveling outside the United States.
Flu vaccine
Children should receive flu
vaccination every flu season.
MenACWY vaccine
2nd dose of 2
Meningococcal disease can refer to any illness
caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria
meningitidis. These bacteria can cause
meningococcal meningitis or bloodstream
infections, which can be serious, even deadly.
The meningococcal vaccine called MenACWY helps
protect against four types of the bacteria that
causes meningococcal disease (serogroups A, C,
W, and Y).
MenB vaccine
2 doses
Meningococcal disease can refer to any illness
caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria
meningitidis. These bacteria can cause
meningococcal meningitis and bloodstream
infections, which can be serious, even deadly.
Meningococcal B vaccine, or MenB vaccine, helps
protect against one type of the bacteria that
causes meningococcal disease (serogroup B).
Note: CDC does not routinely recommend
MenB vaccine for all adolescents. Instead,
healthcare providers and parents can discuss the
risk of the disease and weigh the risks and
benefits of vaccination.
MenABCWY vaccine
1 dose
Meningococcal disease can refer to any illness
caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria
meningitidis. These bacteria can cause
meningococcal meningitis and bloodstream
infections, which can be serious, even deadly.
Pentavalent meningococcal vaccine, or MenABCWY
vaccine, helps protect against five types of the
bacteria that causes meningococcal disease (serogroups
A, B, C, W, and Y).
Note: MenABCWY vaccine can be given
instead of MenACWY and MenB vaccines when both
of those vaccines are being given at the same
visit. MenABCWY is not given in addition to
those two vaccines.
All adults ages 19 through 26 years old should
make sure they're up to date on the vaccines
listed below. You may need other vaccines based
on other factors, too. Talk with your doctor to
learn which vaccines are recommended for you.
Chickenpox vaccine
Adults who have never had chickenpox or received
chickenpox vaccine should get 2 doses. The doses
should be at least 28 days apart.
COVID-19 vaccine
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone
aged 6 months and older.
Flu vaccine
All adults need a seasonal flu vaccine every
year. Flu vaccine is especially important for
people with chronic health conditions and
pregnant women.
Hepatitis B vaccine
The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all
adults, age 19 through 59 years.
HPV vaccine
If you were not vaccinated at a younger age (HPV
vaccination is routinely recommended at age 11
or 12 years), then you should also get an HPV
vaccine.
MMR vaccine
Adults who do not have presumptive evidence of
immunity should get at least one dose of MMR
vaccine. Students at post-high school
educational institutions who do not have
presumptive evidence of immunity need two doses
of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days.
Td or Tdap vaccine
Every adult should get the Tdap (tetanus,
diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine once if they
did not receive it as an adolescent to protect
against pertussis (whooping cough), and then a
Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster shot every 10
years.
In addition, women should get the Tdap vaccine
each time they are pregnant, preferably at 27
through 36 weeks.
All adults ages 27 to 49 years should make sure
they’re up to date on the vaccines listed below.
You may need other vaccines based on other
factors, too. Talk with your doctor to learn
which vaccines are recommended for you.
COVID-19 vaccine
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone
aged 6 months and older.
Flu vaccine
All adults need a seasonal flu vaccine every
year. Flu vaccine is especially important for
people with chronic health conditions and
pregnant women.
Hepatitis B vaccine
The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all
adults, age 19 through 59 years.
MMR vaccine
Adults who do not have presumptive evidence of
immunity should get at least one dose of MMR
vaccine. Students at post-high school
educational institutions who do not have
presumptive evidence of immunity need two doses
of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days.
Td or Tdap vaccine
Every adult should get the Tdap (tetanus,
diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine once if they
did not receive it as an adolescent to protect
against pertussis (whooping cough), and then a
Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster shot every 10
years.
In addition, women should get the Tdap vaccine
each time they are pregnant, preferably at 27
through 36 weeks.
All adults ages 50 through 64 years should make
sure they’re up to date on the vaccines listed
below. You may need other vaccines based on
other factors, too. Talk with your doctor to
learn which vaccines are recommended for you.
COVID-19 vaccine
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone
aged 6 months and older.
Flu vaccine
All adults need a seasonal flu vaccine every
year. Flu vaccine is especially important for
people with chronic health conditions.
Pneumococcal vaccine
CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for all
adults who never received a pneumococcal
conjugate vaccine and are age 50 years or older.
Shingles vaccine
Adults 50 years and older get two doses of the
shingles vaccine to prevent shingles and
complications from the disease.
Td or Tdap vaccine
Every adult should get the Tdap (tetanus,
diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine once if they
did not receive it as an adolescent to protect
against pertussis (whooping cough), and then a
Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster shot every 10
years.
As we get older, our immune systems tend to
weaken over time, putting us at higher risk for
certain diseases.
All adults ages 60 years or older should make
sure they’re up to date on the vaccines listed
below. You may need other vaccines based on
other factors, too. Talk with your doctor to
learn which vaccines are recommended for you.
COVID-19 vaccine
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone
aged 6 months and older. People ages 65 years
and older should receive 2 doses of any
2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months
apart.
Flu vaccine
All adults need a seasonal flu vaccine every
year. Flu vaccine is especially important for
people with chronic health conditions.
Pneumococcal vaccine
CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for all
adults who never received a pneumococcal
conjugate vaccine and are age 50 years or older.
Shingles vaccine
Adults 50 years and older get two doses of the
shingles vaccine to prevent shingles and
complications from the disease.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine
Adults aged 60 through 74 years at increased
risk of severe RSV and all adults aged 75 years
or older should get a single dose of RSV
vaccine.
Td or Tdap vaccine
Every adult should get the Tdap (tetanus,
diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine once if they
did not receive it as an adolescent to protect
against pertussis (whooping cough), and then a
Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster shot every 10
years.
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