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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:

Children ages newborn to 6 years (What is a PDF document?)
Children ages 7 years to 18 years (What is a PDF document?)
Children ages 4 months to 18 years who missed getting some immunizations (What is a PDF document?)
Adults ages 19 years and older (What is a PDF document?)

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(What is a PDF document?).

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.

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer	William Atkinson, MD, MPH - Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Last Revised	March 22, 2011

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: March 22, 2011

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.

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