Immunizations
Recommended Immunizations for Birth Through 6 Years Old
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ALL children in age group should get the vaccine(s)
SOME/HIGH-RISK children should get this dose of vaccine or preventivie antibody at this age
SOME children should get this dose based on formulation/brand of previous doses in the series
Shared Clinical Decision-Making (SCDM), i.e., ALL children in age group can get the vaccine if more protection is desired
SCDC (formulation-/series-dependent
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. Visit wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel for more information.
3. Your child misses a vaccine recommended for their age.
Recommended Immunizations for Children 7-18 Years Old
Key
ALL children in age group should get the vaccine(s)
SOME/HIGH-RISK children should get this dose of vaccine at this age
SOME children should get this dose/series based on age at 1st dose
Shared Clinical Decision-Making (SCDM)
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Talk to your child's health care provider for more guidance if:
- Your child has any medical condition that puts them at higher risk for infection or is pregnant.
- Your child is traveling outside the United States. Visit CDC Travelers’ Health for more information.
- Your child misses any vaccine recommended for their age or for babies and young children.
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Customized from Immunization Handouts and Articles v0.1 6/27/2025

