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Routine Vaccination Recommendations Below is a listing of generally recommended vaccinations for adults, adolescents, and children. Some countries require foreign visitors to have these, or other inoculations or medical tests before entering the country. | For adults: | For adolescents: | For young children:* | Hepatitis A
For those at risk, and for travelers to countries where the disease is common. | Hepatitis A
For those at risk, and for travelers to countries where the disease is common. | | Hepatitis B
For those at risk. | Hepatitis B
For those at risk. | Hepatitis B | Influenza (flu)
Recommended yearly, during the early fall, to those 50 or older, and recommended for those younger than 50 who have medical problems such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions, or for those who work or live in high-risk areas. | Influenza (flu)
Recommended for those younger than 50 who have medical problems such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions, or for those who work or live in high-risk areas. | H. Influenzae type b (Hib series) Influenza vaccine is given yearly for children 6 months and older with chronic diseases such as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes. | Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Two doses, one month apart, are recommended for adults born in 1957 or later if immunity cannot be proven. Should not be given to pregnant women or those considering pregnancy within three months of vaccination. Other exceptions: documentation that your have had at least one dose each of the measles, mumps, or rubella vaccines; other acceptable evidence of immunity to these three diseases; have a medical reason for not getting the vaccines. | Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Two doses, one month apart, are recommended for adults born in 1957 or later if immunity cannot be proved. Should not be given to pregnant women or those considering pregnancy within three months of vaccination. Other exceptions: documentation that your have had at least one dose each of the measles, mumps, or rubella vaccines; other acceptable evidence of immunity to these three diseases; have a medical reason for not getting the vaccines. | Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) | Meningococcal (polysaccharide)
One dose for those at risk. | Meningococcal (polysaccharide)
One dose for those at risk. | Meningococcal (polysaccharide)
One dose for those at risk. | Pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine (PPV)
Recommended to be given once at age 50 or older, and also recommended for those younger than 50 who have medical problems such as those listed for influenza, as well as those with kidney disorders, sickle cell anemia. Can be given at any time during the year. | Pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine (PPV)
Recommended for those younger than 50 who have medical problems such as those listed for influenza, as well as those with kidney disorders, sickle cell anemia, or for those who work or live in high-risk areas. Can be given at any time during the year. | The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) is recommended for all children age 2 to 23 months and for certain children age 24 to 59 months. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) may be recommended in addition to PCV for certain high-risk children. | Tetanus, Diphtheria (td)
Given during childhood, a booster shot is recommended every 10 years. | Tetanus, Diphtheria (td)
Given during childhood, a booster shot is recommended every 5 years. | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DPT) | Varicella (chickenpox)
Recommended for persons 13 years old and older who have not had chickenpox. Should not be given to pregnant women, or those considering pregnancy within three months of vaccination. | Varicella (chickenpox)
Recommended for persons 13 years old and older who have not had chickenpox. Should not be given to pregnant women, or those considering pregnancy within three months of vaccination. | Varicella (chickenpox)
| Yellow fever
| Yellow fever
| Yellow fever
One dose for at-risk infants. | * It is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians that every child have a series of vaccinations that protect against these diseases. Click here to view the
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