Vaccine | How Often | Disease Prevented | Recommended For: |
Hepatitis A (HepA) | 2 doses | Hepatitis A, an infection that can cause acute liver inflammation and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes) | Anyone who hasn’t been vaccinated |
Hepatitis B (HepB) | 3 doses | Hepatitis B, an infection that causes severe, chronic liver disease | Anyone who didn’t receive all doses as a child |
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) | 3 doses | Human papillomavirus, a virus that causes genital warts and may increase risk of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers | Girls starting at age 11 or 12 (minimum age 9); boys between ages 9 and 18 |
Influenza | 1 dose every year | Influenza, a viral illness that can cause severe respiratory problems | All children aged 6 months through 18 years and adults 19 and older |
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) | 2 doses | Measles, a disease that causes red spots on the skin, fever, and coughing Mumps, a disease that causes swelling in the salivary glands and may affect the ovaries or testicles Rubella (German measles), a disease that can cause rash, mild fever, and arthritis; if caught by a pregnant woman, can cause birth defects | Anyone who didn’t receive 2 doses as a child. There is a booster recommended as an adult 19 years and up after the primary series in childhood. |
Meningococcal (MCV) | 1 or more doses | Bacterial meningitis, an inflammation of the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord; can lead to death | Once at 11 through 12 years, with a booster at 16. If vaccinated at 13 through 15 years, a booster is needed at 16 through 18 years. College freshmen should be vaccinated if they have not been before.
Note: If child has low immune system due to HIV or other medical condition, the healthcare provider may recommend vaccinating child at a younger age than 13. |
Pneumococcal (PPSV) | 1 or more doses | Pneumonia, a disease that causes inflammation of the lungs and can lead to death | Any teen with a health condition, or exposure to someone at high risk |
Polio (IPV) | 3 or 4 doses | Polio, a disease that causes paralysis and can lead to death | Anyone who didn’t receive all doses as a child |
Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) | | Tetanus (lockjaw), a disease that causes muscles to spasm Diphtheria, an infection that causes fever, weakness, and breathing problems Pertussis (whooping cough), an infection that causes a severe cough | Anyone who hasn’t had their three initial doses, or hasn’t had a booster in the last 10 years, and then a dT every 10 years. The Tdap replaces one of the dT boosters. |
Varicella | 2 doses | Chickenpox, a disease that causes itchy skin bumps, fever, and fatigue; can lead to scarring, pneumonia, or brain inflammation | Anyone who previously did not receive both doses |