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.

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.

Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: February 26, 2010
Medical Review:	John Pope, MD - Pediatrics William Atkinson, MD, MPH - Public Health and Preventive Medicine
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