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Building a foundation of health that lasts a lifetime is the most important work we can do for our children.
One of the best ways we can maintain good health is to get all the immunizations at the recommended ages. The resources below provide information on immunization recommendations by age and health condition. We encourage you to talk to a healthcare provider to help answer your questions so you can make the decisions you feel are best for your family.
Childhood immunizations
A baby's immune system is not fully developed when they are born, which puts them at greater risk of getting seriously ill from some germs. Vaccines help teach your child's developing immune system how to defend against these germs.
CDC childhood immunization recommendations
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) childhood immunization recommendations
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Adult immunizations
Your health needs continue to evolve throughout adulthood. You know your body best, and it's important to have the information you need to stay healthy. Depending on your age, job, health conditions, or travel plans, certain vaccines may be recommended for you.
Some people think the vaccines they received as children will protect them for the rest of their lives. Generally, this is true, except that:
- some adults were never vaccinated as children.
- newer vaccines were not available when some adults were children.
- immunity can fade over time.
- as we age, we become more susceptible to serious disease caused by common infections (such as flu, pneumonia, and whooping cough).
Talk to your healthcare provider about which vaccines can help you stay healthy through every stage of life.
If you are aged 19 and older and do not have insurance, learn more about the Vaccines for adults program to locate providers who offer some low-cost vaccines.
Immunizations for adults 50 and older
As we get older, our immune systems can change, which puts us at higher risk for certain diseases. Vaccines are proven to protect most people from severe disease.
Wonder which vaccines are recommended for you?
The following resources have detailed summaries of vaccines needed for adults who are 50 and older. Take a look, download, and keep for your reference.
- Influenza (flu) vaccineopens in a new tab
- COVID-19 vaccine
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- Shingles vaccineopens in a new tab
- Pneumococcal vaccine recommendations opens in a new tab
Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have questions about which vaccines are best for you.
Vaccines during pregnancy
Some vaccines are recommended during pregnancy to protect the mother, but also to protect the baby in the first few months of life by creating protective antibodies that you pass on to your baby.
The CDC provides great information to help you make educated decisions about vaccinating during your pregnancy. You should also talk to your healthcare provider about which vaccines may be best for you.
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