Vaccines Mini Guide TOC - Immunization Charts for Children and Adults
Immunization Charts for Children and Adults
After getting approval from several expert groups, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following immunization schedules:
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Children ages newborn to 6 years
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Children ages 7 years to 18 years
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Children ages 4 months to 18 years who missed getting some immunizations
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Adults ages 19 years and older
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Each year, the CDC reviews the immunization schedules for children and adults and makes new ones as needed.
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Note: Throughout the year, the CDC may update its recommendations or make new ones. For the most current information on each immunization, go to www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/default.htm.
For a form you
can use to track your child's immunizations, see the
childhood immunization record
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To print a list of what shots you or your child may need, go to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Web site at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/default.htm.
For more information, see the topic Immunizations.
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