Immunizations

Recommended AAP Immunizations for Birth Through 6 Years Old

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ALL children should be immunized at this age

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SOME children should get this dose of vaccine or preventive antibody at this age

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Parents/caregivers should talk to their health care provider to decide if this vaccine is right for their child

Talk to your child's health care provider for more guidance if:

1. Your child has any medical condition that puts them at higher risk for infection.

2. Your child is traveling outside the United States.

3. Your child misses a vaccine recommended for their age.

Recommended AAP Immunizations for Children 7-18 Years Old

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ALL children in age group should get the vaccine

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SOME children in age group should get the vaccine

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ALL children in age group can get the vaccine

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Parents/caregivers should talk to their health care provider to decide if this vaccine is right for their child

Talk to your child's health care provider for more guidance if:

  1. Your child has any medical condition that puts them at higher risk for infection or is pregnant.
  2. Your child is traveling outside the United States.
  3. Your child misses any vaccine recommended for their age or for babies and young children.

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Recommended Immunization Schedule

Birth

2 months

4 months

6 months

6 months + (yearly)

12 months

15 months

2 years

4 years

5 years

10+ years

If local outbreak; absent or damaged spleen; complement deficiency

11-12 years

11-12 years

2nd shot: 6-12 months after the first shot

15 years

If started at 15 years; 3 doses-2nd shot; 2 months after first shot; 3 doses-3rd shot; 6 months after first shot

16 years

16-18 years

ask us about frequency

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