CDC Immunization Recommendations - Infants, Children, Adults
Below are recommended immunization schedules from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for vaccinations for infants, children, adolescents, and adults, including an immunization scheduler you can personalize for children 6 years or younger.
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Recommended Immunizations for Children from birth through 6 years old
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Instant Childhood Immunization Schedule (from birth through age 6) Generates a personalized immunization schedule.
Just enter your child's birth date and see his/her vaccine schedule! -
Recommended Immunizations for Preteens and Teens (aged 7-18 years)
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Immunization Schedules for Adults (aged 19 and older) The CDC provides a complete list of recommended vaccinations for adults; For example, for women aged 19-26, the HPV vaccine is recommended.
Find out what vaccine's you might need with CDC's Adult Vaccine Quiz
IMMUNIZATION FYIs
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What Would Happen If Vaccinations Stopped? In the United States, many diseases, including those that cause extreme physical disabilities as well as premature death, have been eradicated or substantially reduced due to vaccines.
Diseases, such as Polio, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Rubella (German Measles), are no longer common thanks to vaccines that prevent them. However, if the vaccines were stopped, these diseases would again become prevalent because the viruses and bacteria still exist and can be passed on to those not immunized against them. Find out more...