Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2024
Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger, United States, 2024
Recommended Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Who Start Late or Who Are More than 1 Month Behind, United States, 2024
Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Medical Indication, United States, 2024
Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines and Other Immunizing Agents
Vaccine | Contraindications | Precautions |
Dengue (DEN4CYD)
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Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 Severe immunodeficiency (e.g., hematologic and solid tumors, receipt of chemotherapy, congenital immunodeficiency, long- term immunosuppressive therapy or patients with HIV infection who are severely immunocompromised) Lack of laboratory confirmation of a previous Dengue infection |
Pregnancy HIV infection without evidence of severe immunosuppression Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP) Tetanus, diphtheria (DT) |
Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 For DTaP only: Encephalopathy (e.g., coma, decreased level of consciousness, prolonged seizures) not attributable to another identifiable cause within 7 days of administration of previous dose of DTP or DTaP |
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks after previous dose of tetanus-toxoid–containing vaccine History of Arthus-type hypersensitivity reactions after a previous dose of diphtheria-toxoid— containing or tetanus-toxoid– containing vaccine; defer vaccination until at least 10 years have elapsed since the last tetanus-toxoid- containing vaccine For DTaP only: Progressive neurologic disorder, including infantile spasms, uncontrolled epilepsy, progressive encephalopathy; defer DTaP until neurologic status clarified and stabilized Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 Age <6 weeks |
Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Hepatitis A (HepA) | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 including neomycin | Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Hepatitis B (HepB) | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 including yeast Pregnancy: Heplisav-B and PreHevbrio are not recommended due to lack of safety data in pregnant persons. Use other hepatitis B vaccines if HepB is indicated |
Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Hepatitis A- Hepatitis B vaccine [HepA-HepB, (Twinrix®)] | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 including neomycin and yeast | Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Human papillomavirus (HPV) | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 Pregnancy: HPV vaccination not recommended |
Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Influenza, egg-based, inactivated injectable (IIV4) | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after previous dose of any influenza vaccine (i.e., any egg-based IIV, ccIIV, RIV, or LAIV of any valency) Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any vaccine component3 (excluding egg) |
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks after a previous dose of any type of influenza vaccine Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Influenza, cell culture-based inactivated injectable [(ccIIV4), Flucelvax® Quadrivalent] |
Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any ccIIV of any valency, or to any component3 of ccIIV4 | Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks after a previous dose of any type of influenza vaccine Persons with egg allergy with symptoms other than hives (e.g., angioedema, respiratory distress) or required epinephrine or another emergency medical intervention: Any influenza vaccine appropriate for age and health status may be administered. If using IIV4 or LAIV4, administer in medical setting under supervision of healthcare provider who can recognize and manage severe allergic reactions Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Influenza, recombinant injectable [(RIV4), Flublok® Quadrivalent] |
Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any RIV of any valency, or to any component3 of RIV4 | Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks after a previous dose of any type of influenza vaccine Persons with a history of severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of any egg-based IIV, ccIIV, or LAIV of any valency. If using RIV4, administer in medical setting under supervision of health care provider who can recognize and manage severe allergic reactions. May consult an allergist. Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Influenza, recombinant injectable [(RIV4), Flublok® Quadrivalent] |
Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any RIV of any valency, or to any component3 of RIV4 | Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks after a previous dose of any type of influenza vaccine Persons with a history of severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of any egg- based IIV, ccIIV, or LAIV of any valency. If using RIV4, administer in medical setting under supervision of healthcare provider who can recognize and manage severe allergic reactions. May consult an allergist. Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Influenza, live attenuated [LAIV4, Flumist® Quadrivalent] | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after previous dose of any influenza vaccine (i.e., any egg-based IIV, ccIIV, RIV, or LAIV of any valency) Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any vaccine component3 (excluding egg) Adults age 50 years or older Anatomic or functional asplenia Immunocompromised due to any cause including medications and HIV infection Close contacts or caregivers of severely immunosuppressed persons who require a protected environment Pregnancy Cochlear implant Active communication between the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and the oropharynx, nasopharynx, nose, ear or any other cranial CSF leak Children and adolescents receiving aspirin or salicylate-containing medications Received influenza antiviral medications oseltamivir or zanamivir within the previous 48 hours, peramivir within the previous 5 days, or baloxavir within the previous 17 days. |
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks after a previous dose of any type of influenza vaccine Asthma in persons aged 5 years old or older Persons with underlying medical conditions (other than those listed under contraindications) that might predispose to complications after wild-type influenza virus infection [e.g., chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular (except isolated hypertension), renal, hepatic, neurologic, hematologic, or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus)] Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 Severe immunodeficiency (e.g., hematologic and solid tumors, receipt of chemotherapy, congenital immunodeficiency, long-term immunosuppressive therapy or patients with HIV infection who are severely immunocompromised) Pregnancy Family history of altered immunocompetence, unless verified clinically or by laboratory testing as immunocompetent |
Recent (≤11 months) receipt of antibody-containing blood product (specific interval depends on product) History of thrombocytopenia or thrombocytopenic purpura Need for tuberculin skin testing or interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) testing For MMRV only: Personal or family (i.e., sibling or parent) history of seizures of any etiology Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) [MenACWY-CRM (Menveo®); MenACWY-D (Menactra®); MenACWY-TT (MenQuadfi®)] |
Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 For MenACWY-D and Men ACWY-CRM only: severe allergic reaction to any diphtheria toxoid– or CRM197–containing vaccine For MenACWY-TT only: severe allergic reaction to a tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine |
For MenACWY-CRM only: Preterm birth if less than age 9 months Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Meningococcal B (MenB) [MenB-4C (Bexsero®); MenB-FHbp (Trumenba®)] |
Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 | Pregnancy For MenB-4C only: Latex sensitivity Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV15) | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any diphtheria-toxoid–containing vaccine or to its vaccine component3 |
Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV20) | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any diphtheria-toxoid– containing vaccine or to its vaccine component3 |
Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23) | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 | Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Poliovirus vaccine, inactivated (IPV)
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Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 | Pregnancy Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Rotavirus (RV) [RV1 (Rotarix®), RV5 (RotaTeq®)]
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Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) History of intussusception |
Altered immunocompetence other than SCID Chronic gastrointestinal disease RV1 only: Spina bifida or bladder exstrophy Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) Tetanus, diphtheria (Td) |
Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 For Tdap only: Encephalopathy (e.g., coma, decreased level of consciousness, prolonged seizures) not attributable to another identifiable cause within 7 days of administration of previous dose of DTP, DTaP, or Tdap |
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks after a previous dose of tetanus-toxoid–containing vaccine History of Arthus-type hypersensitivity reactions after a previous dose of diphtheria-toxoid— containing or tetanus-toxoid– containing vaccine; defer vaccination until at least 10 years have elapsed since the last tetanus-toxoid– containing vaccine For Tdap only: Progressive or unstable neurological disorder, uncontrolled seizures, or progressive encephalopathy until a treatment regimen has been established and the condition has stabilized Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Varicella (VAR) | Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component3 Severe immunodeficiency (e.g., hematologic and solid tumors, receipt of chemotherapy, congenital immunodeficiency, long- term immunosuppressive therapy or patients with HIV infection who are severely immunocompromised) Pregnancy Family history of altered immunocompetence, unless verified clinically or by laboratory testing as immunocompetent |
Recent (≤11 months) receipt of antibody-containing blood product (specific interval depends on product) Receipt of specific antiviral drugs (acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir) 24 hours before vaccination (avoid use of these antiviral drugs for 14 days after vaccination) Use of aspirin or aspirin-containing products Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever |
Vaccines and Other Immunizing Agents in the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Vaccine | Abbreviation(s) | Trade name(s) |
Dengue vaccine
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DEN4CYD
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Dengvaxia®
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COVID-19 | 1vCOV-mRNA 1vCOV-aPS |
Comirnaty®/Pfizer- BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine SPIKEVAX®/Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine |
Dengue Vaccine
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DEN4CYD | Dengvaxia® |
Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine
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DTaP
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Daptacel® Infanrix® |
Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine | Hib (PRP-T) Hib (PRP-OMP) |
ActHIB® Hiberix® PedvaxHIB® |
Hepatitis A vaccine | HepA | Havrix® Vaqta® |
Hepatitis B vaccine | HepB | Engerix-B® Recombivax HB® |
Human papillomavirus vaccine | HPV | Gardasil 9® |
Influenza vaccine (inactivated) | IIV4 | Many brands |
Influenza vaccine (live, attenuated) | LAIV4 | FluMist® Quadrivalent |
Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine | MMR | M-M-R® II Priorix |
Meningococcal serogroup B vaccine | MenB-4C MenB-FHbp |
Bexsero® Trumenba® |
Meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, Y vaccine | MenACWY-CRM MenACWY-TT |
Menveo® MenQuadfi® |
Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine | PCV20 | Prevnar 13™ |
Pneumococcal 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine | PPSV23 | Pneumovax 23® |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine | PCV15 | Vaxneuvance |
Poliovirus vaccine (inactivated)
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IPV
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IPOL® |
Rotavirus vaccine
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RSV | Rotarix® RotaTeq® |
Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids | Td | Tenivac® Tdvax™ |
Varicella vaccine | VAR | Varivax® |
Combination vaccines (use combination vaccines instead of separate injections when appropriate)
Vaccine | Abbreviation(s) | Trade name(s) |
DTaP, hepatitis B, and inactivated poliovirus vaccine | DTaP-HepB-IPV | Pediarix® |
DTaP, inactivated poliovirus, and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine | DTaP-IPV/Hib | Pentacel® |
DTaP and inactivated poliovirus vaccine | DTaP-IPV | Kinrix® Quadracel® |
DTaP, inactivated poliovirus, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and hepatitis B vaccine | DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB | Vaxelis® |
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccines | MMRV | ProQuad® |
COVID-19 vaccination
Age 6 months–4 years
- Unvaccinated:
- 2-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at 0, 4-8 weeks
- 3-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer- BioNTech at 0, 3-8, 11-16 weeks
- Previously vaccinated* with 1 dose of any Moderna: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna 4-8 weeks after the most recent dose.
- Previously vaccinated* with 2 or more doses of any Moderna: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose.
- Previously vaccinated* with 1 dose of any Pfizer- BioNTech: 2-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer-BioNTech at 0, 8 weeks (minimum interval between previous Pfizer-BioNTech and dose 1: 3-8 weeks).
- Previously vaccinated* with 2 or more doses of any Pfizer- BioNTech: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer- BioNTech at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose.
Age 5–11 years
- Unvaccinated: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
- Previously vaccinated* with 1 or more doses of Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose.
Age 12–18 years
- Unvaccinated:
- 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna or Pfizer- BioNTech vaccine
- 2-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Novavax at 0, 3-8 weeks
- Previously vaccinated* with any COVID-19 vaccine(s): 1 dose of any updated (2023–2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose.
*Note: Previously vaccinated is defined as having received any Original monovalent or bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (Janssen, Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer-BioNTech) prior to the updated 2023–2024 formulation.
There is no preferential recommendation for the use of one COVID-19 vaccine over another when more than one recommended age-appropriate vaccine is available.
Administer an age-appropriate COVID-19 vaccine product for each dose. For information about transition from age 4 years to age 5 years or age 11 years to age 12 years during COVID-19 vaccination series, see Tables 1 and 2 at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html#covid-vaccines.
Current COVID-19 schedule and dosage formulation available at www.cdc.gov/covidschedule. For more information on Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) indications for COVID-19 vaccines, see www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-vaccines
Special Situations:
Persons who are moderately or severely immunocompromised**
Age 6 months–4 years
- Unvaccinated:
- 3-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at 0, 4, 8 weeks
- 3-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer- BioNTech at 0, 3, 11 weeks.
- Previously vaccinated* with 1 dose of any Moderna: 2-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at 0, 4 weeks (minimum interval between previous Moderna and dose 1: 4 weeks).
- Previously vaccinated* with 2 doses of any Moderna: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at least 4 weeks after the most recent dose.
- Previously vaccinated* with 3 or more doses of any Moderna: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose.
- Previously vaccinated* with 1 dose of any Pfizer- BioNTech: 2-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer-BioNTech at 0, 8 weeks (minimum interval between previous Pfizer-BioNTech and dose 1: 3 weeks).
- Previously vaccinated* with 2 or more doses of any Pfizer- BioNTech: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer- BioNTech at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose.
Age 5–11 years
- Unvaccinated:
- 3-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at 0, 4, 8 weeks
- 3-dose series updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer-BioNTech at 0, 3, 7 weeks.
- Previously vaccinated* with 1 dose of any Moderna: 2-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at 0, 4 weeks (minimum interval between previous Moderna and dose 1: 4 weeks).
- Previously vaccinated* with 2 doses of any Moderna: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at least 4 weeks after the most recent dose.
- Previously vaccinated* with 1 dose of any Pfizer- BioNTech: 2-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer-BioNTech at 0, 4 weeks (minimum interval between previous Pfizer-BioNTech and dose 1: 3 weeks)
- Previously vaccinated* with 2 doses of any Pfizer- BioNTech: 1 dose of 2023–2024 Pfizer-BioNTech at least 4 weeks after the most recent dose.
- Previously vaccinated* with 3 or more doses of any Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose.
Age 12–18 years
- Unvaccinated:
- 3-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at 0, 4, 8 weeks
- 3-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer- BioNTech at 0, 3, 7 weeks
- 2-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Novavax at 0, 3 weeks
- Previously vaccinated* with 1 dose of any Moderna: 2-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at 0, 4 weeks (minimum interval between previous Moderna dose and dose 1: 4 weeks).
- Previously vaccinated* with 2 doses of any Moderna: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Moderna at least 4 weeks after the most recent dose.
- Previously vaccinated* with 1 dose of any Pfizer- BioNTech: 2-dose series of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer-BioNTech at 0, 4 weeks (minimum interval between previous Pfizer-BioNTech dose and dose 1: 3 weeks).
- Previously vaccinated* with 2 doses of any Pfizer- BioNTech: 1 dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) Pfizer- BioNTech at least 4 weeks after the most recent dose.
- Previously vaccinated* with 3 or more doses of any Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech: 1 dose of any updated (2023–2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose.
- Previously vaccinated* with 1 or more doses of Janssen or Novavax or with or without dose(s) of any Original monovalent or bivalent COVID-19 vaccine: 1 dose of any updated (2023–2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose.
There is no preferential recommendation for the use of one COVID-19 vaccine over another when more than one recommended age-appropriate vaccine is available.
Administer an age-appropriate COVID-19 vaccine product for each dose. For information about transition from age 4 years to age 5 years or age 11 years to age 12 years during COVID-19 vaccination series, see Tables 1 and 2 at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html#covid-vaccines.
Current COVID-19 schedule and dosage formulation available at www.cdc.gov/covidschedule. For more information on Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) indications for COVID-19 vaccines, see www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-vaccines
*Note: Previously vaccinated is defined as having received any Original monovalent or bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (Janssen, Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer-BioNTech) prior to the updated 2023–2024 formulation.
**Note: Persons who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have the option to receive one additional dose of updated (2023–2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months following the last recommended updated (2023–2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine dose. Further additional updated (2023–2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine dose(s) may be administered, informed by the clinical judgement of a healthcare provider and personal preference and circumstances. Any further additional doses should be administered at least 2 months after the last updated (2023–2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine dose. Moderately or severely immunocompromised children 6 months–4 years of age should receive homologous updated (2023–2024 Formula) mRNA vaccine dose(s) if they receive additional doses.
Dengue Vaccination
- Age 9–16 years living in areas with endemic dengue AND have laboratory confirmation of previous dengue infection
- 3-dose series administered at 0, 6, and 12 months
- Endemic areas include Puerto Rico, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. For updated guidance on dengue endemic areas and pre-vaccination laboratory testing see https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/rr/rr7006a1.htm and https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/vaccine/hcp/index.html.
- Dengue vaccine should not be administered to children traveling to or visiting endemic dengue areas.
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccination (minimum age: 6 weeks [4 years for Kinrix® or Quadracel®])
- 5-dose series (3-dose primary series at age 2, 4, and 6 months, followed by a booster doses at ages 15–18 months and 4–6 years
- Prospectively: Dose 4 may be administered as early as age 12 months if at least 6 months have elapsed since dose 3.
- Retrospectively: A 4th dose that was inadvertently administered as early as age 12 months may be counted if at least 4 months have elapsed since dose 3.
Catch-up Vaccination
- Dose 5 is not necessary if dose 4 was administered at age 4 years or older and at least 6 months after dose 3.
- For other catch-up guidance, see Table 2.
Special Situations
- Wound management in children less than age 7 years with history of 3 or more doses of tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine: For all wounds except clean and minor wounds, administer DTaP if more than 5 years since last dose of tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine. For detailed information, see www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/67/rr/rr6702a1.htm.
Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccination (minimum age: 6 weeks)
- ActHIB®, Hiberix®, Pentacel®, or Vaxelis®: 4-dose series (3-dose primary series at age 2, 4, and 6 months, followed by a booster dose* at age 12–15 months)
- *Vaxelis® is not recommended for use as a booster dose. A different Hib-containing vaccine should be used for the booster dose.
- PedvaxHIB®: 3-dose series (2-dose primary series at age 2 and 4 months, followed by a booster dose at age 12–15 months)
Catch-up Vaccination
- Dose 1 at age 7–11 months: Administer dose 2 at least 4 weeks later and dose 3 (final dose) at age 12–15 months or 8 weeks after dose 2 (whichever is later).
- Dose 1 at age 12–14 months: Administer dose 2 (final dose) at least 8 weeks after dose 1.
- Dose 1 before age 12 months and dose 2 before age 15 months: Administer dose 3 (final dose) at least 8 weeks after dose 2.
- 2 doses of PedvaxHIB® before age 12 months: Administer dose 3 (final dose) at age 12–59 months and at least 8 weeks after dose 2.
- 1 dose administered at age 15 months or older: No further doses needed
- Unvaccinated at age 15–59 months: Administer 1 dose.
- Previously unvaccinated children age 60 months or older who are not considered high risk: Do not require catch-up vaccination
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For other catch-up guidance, see Table 2. Vaxelis® can be used for catch-up vaccination in children less than age 5 years. Follow the catch-up schedule even if Vaxelis® is used for one or more doses. For detailed information on use of Vaxelis® see www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6905a5.htm.
Special Situations
- Chemotherapy or radiation treatment:
Age 12–59 months- Unvaccinated or only 1 dose before age 12 months: 2 doses, 8 weeks apart
- 2 or more doses before age 12 months: 1 dose at least 8 weeks after previous dose
Doses administered within 14 days of starting therapy or during therapy should be repeated at least 3 months after therapy completion.
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT):
- 3-dose series 4 weeks apart starting 6 to 12 months after successful transplant regardless of Hib vaccination history
- Anatomic or functional asplenia (including sickle cell disease):
Age 12–59 months- Unvaccinated or only 1 dose before age 12 months: 2 doses, 8 weeks apart
- 2 or more doses before age 12 months: 1 dose at least 8 weeks after previous dose
- 1 dose
- Elective splenectomy:
Unvaccinated* persons age 15 months or older- 1 dose (preferably at least 14 days before procedure)
- HIV infection:
Age 12–59 months- Unvaccinated or only 1 dose before age 12 months: 2 doses, 8 weeks apart
- 2 or more doses before age 12 months: 1 dose at least 8 weeks after previous dose
- 1 dose
- Immunoglobulin deficiency, early component complement deficiency:
Age 12–59 months- Unvaccinated or only 1 dose before age 12 months: 2 doses, 8 weeks apart
- 2 or more doses before age 12 months: 1 dose at least 8 weeks after previous dose
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*Unvaccinated = Less than routine series (through age 14 months) OR no doses (age 15 months or older)
Hepatitis A vaccination (minimum age: 12 months for routine vaccination)
- 2-dose series (minimum interval: 6 months) at age 12–23 months
Catch-up Vaccination
- Unvaccinated persons through age 18 years should complete a 2-dose series (minimum interval: 6 months).
- Persons who previously received 1 dose at age 12 months or older should receive dose 2 at least 6 months after dose 1.
- Adolescents age 18 years or older may receive the combined HepA and HepB vaccine, Twinrix®, as a 3-dose series (0, 1, and 6 months) or 4-dose series (3 doses at 0, 7, and 21–30 days, followed by a booster dose at 12 months).
International Travel
- Persons traveling to or working in countries with high or intermediate endemic hepatitis A
(http://www.cdc.gov/travel/)- Infants age 6–11 months: 1 dose before departure; revaccinate with 2 doses (separated by at least 6 months) between age 12–23 months.
- Unvaccinated age 12 months or older: Administer dose 1 as soon as travel is considered.
Hepatitis B vaccination (minimum age: birth)
- 3-dose series at age 0, 1–2, 6–18 months (use monovalent HepB vaccine for doses administered before age 6 weeks)
- Birth weight ≥2,000 grams: 1 dose within 24 hours of birth if medically stable
- Birth weight <2,000 grams: 1 dose at chronological age 1 month or hospital discharge (whichever is earlier and even if weight is still <2,000 grams).
- Infants who did not receive a birth dose should begin the series as soon as possible (see Table 2 for minimum intervals).
- Administration of 4 doses is permitted when a combination vaccine containing HepB is used after the birth dose.
- Minimum intervals (see Table 2): when 4 doses are administered, substitute “dose 4” for “dose 3” in these calculations
- Final (3rd or 4th) dose: age 6–18 months (minimum age 24 weeks)
- Mother is HBsAg-positive
- Birth dose (monovalent HepB vaccine only): administer HepB vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) (in separate limbs) within 12 hours of birth, regardless
of birth weight. - Birth weight <2000 grams: administer 3 additional doses of HepB vaccine beginning at age 1 month (total of 4 doses)
- Final (3rd or 4th) dose: administer at age 6 months (minimum age 24 weeks)
- Test for HBsAg and anti-HBs at age 9–12 months. If HepB series is delayed, test 1–2 months after final dose. Do not test before age 9 months.
- Birth dose (monovalent HepB vaccine only): administer HepB vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) (in separate limbs) within 12 hours of birth, regardless
- Mother is HBsAg-unknown
If other evidence suggestive of maternal hepatitis B infection exists (e.g., presence of HBV DNA, HBeAg-positive, or mother known to have chronic hepatitis B infection), manage infant as if mother is HBsAg-positive- Birth dose (monovalent HepB vaccine only):
- Birth weight ≥2,000 grams: administer HepB vaccine within 12 hours of birth. Determine mother’s HBsAg status as soon as possible. If mother is determined to be HBsAg-positive, administer HBIG as soon as possible (in separate limb), but no later than 7 days of age.
- Birth weight <2,000 grams: administer HepB vaccine and HBIG (in separate limbs) within 12 hours of birth. Administer 3 additional doses of HepB vaccine beginning at age 1 month (total of 4 doses)
- Final (3rd or 4th) dose: administer at age 6 months (minimum age 24 weeks)
- If mother is determined to be HBsAg-positive or if status remains unknown, test for HBsAg and anti-HBs at age 9–12 months. If HepB series is delayed, test 1–2 months after final dose. Do not test before age 9 months.
- Birth dose (monovalent HepB vaccine only):
Catch-up Vaccination
- Unvaccinated persons should complete a 3-dose series at 0, 1–2, 6 months. See Table 2 for minimum intervals
- Adolescents age 11–15 years may use an alternative 2-dose schedule with at least 4 months between doses (adult formulation Recombivax HB® only).
- Adolescents age 18 years or older may receive:
- Heplisav-B®: 2-dose series at least 4 weeks apart
- PreHevbrio®: 3-dose series at 0, 1, and 6 months
- Combined HepA and HepB vaccine, Twinrix®: 3-dose series (0, 1, and 6 months) or 4-dose series (3 doses at 0, 7, and 21–30 days, followed by a booster dose at 12 months).
Special Situations
- Revaccination is not generally recommended for persons with a normal immune status who were vaccinated as infants, children, adolescents, or adults.
- Post-vaccination serology testing and revaccination (if anti-HBs < 10mlU/mL) is recommended for certain populations, including:
- Infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers
- Persons who are predialysis or on maintenance dialysis
- Other immunocompromised persons
- For detailed revaccination recommendations, see http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/vacc-specific/hepb.html.
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Note: Heplisav-B and PreHevbrio are not recommended in pregnancy due to lack of safety data in pregnant persons.
Human papillomavirus vaccination (minimum age: 9 years)
- HPV vaccination routinely recommended at age 11–12 years (can start at age 9 years) and catch-up HPV vaccination recommended for all persons through age 18 years if not adequately vaccinated
- 2- or 3-dose series depending on age at initial vaccination:
- Age 9 –14 years at initial vaccination: 2-dose series at 0, 6–12 months (minimum interval: 5 months; repeat dose if administered too soon)
- Age 15 years or older at initial vaccination: 3-dose series at 0, 1–2 months, 6 months (minimum intervals: dose 1 to dose 2: 4 weeks / dose 2 to dose 3: 12 weeks / dose 1 to dose 3: 5 months; repeat dose if administered too soon)
- No additional dose recommended when any HPV vaccine series of any valency has been completed using recommended dosing intervals.
Special Situations
- Immunocompromising conditions, including HIV infection: 3-dose series, even for those who initiate vaccination at age 9 through 14 years.
- History of sexual abuse or assault: Start at age 9 years.
- Pregnancy: Pregnancy testing not needed before vaccination; HPV vaccination not recommended until after pregnancy; no intervention needed if vaccinated while pregnant
Influenza vaccination (minimum age: 6 months [IIV], 2 years [LAIV4], 18 years [recombinant influenza vaccine, RIV4])
- Use any influenza vaccine appropriate for age and health status annually:
- Age 6 months–8 years who have received fewer than 2 influenza vaccine doses before July 1, 2023, or whose influenza vaccination history is unknown: 2 doses, separated by at least 4 weeks. Administer dose 2 even if the child turns 9 years between receipt of dose 1 and dose 2.
- Age 6 months–8 years who have received at least 2 influenza vaccine doses before July 1, 2023: 1 dose
- Age 9 years or older: 1 dose
- For the 2023-2024 season, see cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/rr/rr7202a1.htm.
- For the 2024–25 season, see the 2024–25 ACIP influenza vaccine recommendations.
- Note: Persons with an egg allergy can receive any influenza vaccine (egg-based and non-egg-based) appropriate for age and health status.
Special Situations
- Close contacts (e.g., household contacts) of severely immunosuppressed persons who require a protected environment: should not receive If LAIV4 is given, they should avoid contact with for such immunosuppressed persons for 7 days after vaccination.
- Note: Persons with an egg allergy can receive any influenza vaccine (egg-based and non-egg-based) appropriate for age and health status.
Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination (minimum age: 12 months for routine vaccination)
- 2-dose series at age 12–15 months, age 4–6 years
- MMR or MMRV* may be administered
- Note: For dose 1 in children age 12–47 months, it is recommended to administer MMR and varicella vaccines separately. MMRV* may be used if parents or caregivers express a preference.
- *Note: If MMRV is used, the minimum interval between MMRV doses is 3 months
Catch-Up Vaccination
- Unvaccinated children and adolescents: 2-dose series at least 4 weeks apart*
- The maximum age for use of MMRV* is 12 years.
- Minimum interval between MMRV doses: 3 months
Special Situations
- International travel
- Infants age 6–11 months: 1 dose before departure; revaccinate with 2-dose series at age 12–15 months (12 months for children in high-risk areas) and dose 2 as early as 4 weeks later.*
- Unvaccinated children age 12 months or older: 2-dose series at least 4 weeks apart before departure*
- In mumps outbreak settings, for information about additional doses of MMR (including 3rd dose of MMR), see www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/67/wr/mm6701a7.htm
Meningococcal serogroup A, C, W, Y vaccination (minimum age: 2 months [MenACWY-CRM, Menveo], 9 months [MenACWY-D, Menactra], 2 years [MenACWY-TT, MenQuadfi])
- 2-dose series at age 11–12 years, 16 years
Catch-Up Vaccination
- Age 13–15 years: 1 dose now and booster at age 16–18 years (minimum interval: 8 weeks)
- Age 16–18 years: 1 dose
Special Situations
Anatomic or functional asplenia (including sickle cell disease), HIV infection, persistent complement component deficiency, complement inhibitor (e.g., eculizumab, ravulizumab) use:
- Menveo®*
- Dose 1 at age 2 months: 4-dose series (additional 3 doses at age 4, 6, and 12 months)
- Dose 1 at age 3–6 months: 3- or 4- dose series (dose 2 [and dose 3 if applicable] at least 8 weeks after previous dose until a dose is received at age 7 months or older, followed by an additional dose at least 12 weeks later and after age 12 months)
- Dose 1 at age 7–23 months: 2-dose series (dose 2 at least 12 weeks after dose 1 and after age 12 months)
- Dose 1 at age 24 months or older: 2-dose series at least 8 weeks apart
- MenQuadfi®
- Dose 1 at age 24 months or older: 2-dose series at least 8 weeks apart
Travel to countries with hyperendemic or epidemic meningococcal disease, including countries in the African meningitis belt or during the Hajj
(www.cdc.gov/travel/):
- Children less than age 24 months:
- Menveo®* (age 2–23 months)
- Dose 1 at age 2 months: 4-dose series (additional 3 doses at age 4, 6, and 12 months)
- Dose 1 at age 3–6 months: 3- or 4- dose series (dose 2 [and dose 3 if applicable] at least 8 weeks after previous dose until a dose is received at age 7 months or older, followed by an additional dose at least 12 weeks later and after age 12 months)
- Dose 1 at age 7–23 months: 2-dose series (dose 2 at least 12 weeks after dose 1 and after age 12 months)
- Menveo®* (age 2–23 months)
- Children age 2 years or older: 1 dose Menveo®* or MenQuadfi®
First-year college students who live in residential housing (if not previously vaccinated at age 16 years or older) or military recruits:
- 1 dose Menveo®* or MenQuadfi®
Adolescent vaccination of children who received MenACWY prior to age 10 years:
- Children for whom boosters are recommended because of an ongoing increased risk of meningococcal disease (e.g., those with complement component deficiency, HIV, or asplenia): Follow the booster schedule for persons at increased risk.
- Children for whom boosters are not recommended (e.g., a healthy child who received a single dose for travel to a country where meningococcal disease is endemic): Administer MenACWY according to the recommended adolescent schedule with dose 1 at age 11–12 years and dose 2 at age 16 years.
* Menveo has two formulations: lyophilized and liquid. The liquid formulation should not be used before age 10 years. See www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/downloads/menveo-single-vial-presentation.pdf.
Note: For MenACWY booster dose recommendations for groups listed under “Special situations” and in an outbreak setting and additional meningococcal vaccination information, see www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/rr/rr6909a1.htm.
Children age 10 years or older may receive a single dose of Penbraya™ as an alternative to separate administration of MenACWY and MenB when both vaccines would be given on the same clinic day, (see “Meningococcal serogroup B vaccination” section below for more information).
Meningococcal serogroup B vaccination (minimum age: 10 years [MenB-4C, Bexsero®; MenB-FHbp, Trumenba®])
- Adolescents not at increased risk age 16–23 years (preferred age 16–18 years) based on shared clinical decision-making:
- Bexsero®: 2-dose series at least 1 month apart
- Trumenba®: 2-dose series at least 6 months apart; if dose 2 is administered earlier than 6 months, administer a 3rd dose at least 4 months after dose 2.
Special Situations
Anatomic or functional asplenia (including sickle cell disease), persistent complement component deficiency, complement inhibitor (e.g., eculizumab, ravulizumab) use:
- Bexsero®: 2-dose series at least 1 month apart
- Trumenba®: 3-dose series at 0, 1–2, 6 months (if dose 2 was administered at least 6 months after dose 1, dose 3 not needed; if dose 3 is administered earlier than 4 months after dose 2, a 4th dose should be administered at least 4 months after dose 3)
Note: Bexsero® and Trumenba® are not interchangeable; the same product should be used for all doses in a series.
For MenB booster dose recommendations for groups listed under “Special situations” and in an outbreak setting and additional meningococcal vaccination information, see www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/rr/rr6909a1.htm.
Children age 10 years or older may receive a dose of Penbraya™ as an alternative to separate administration of MenACWY and MenB when both vaccines would be given on the same clinic day. For age-eligible children not at increased risk, if Penbraya™ is used for dose 1 MenB, MenB-FHbp (Trumenba) should be administered for dose 2 MenB. For age-eligible children at increased risk of meningococcal disease, Penbraya™ may be used for additional MenACWY and MenB doses (including booster doses) if both would be given on the same clinic day and at least 6 months have elapsed since most recent Penbraya™ dose.
Mpox vaccination
- Age 18 years and at risk for Mpox infection: 2-dose series, 28 days apart.
- Risk factors for Mpox infection include:
- Persons who are gay, bisexual, and other MSM, transgender or nonbinary people who in the past 6 months have had:
- A new diagnosis of at least 1 sexually transmitted disease
- More than 1 sex partner
- Sex at a commercial sex venue
- Sex in association with a large public event in a geographic area where Mpox transmission is occurring
- Persons who are sexual partners of the persons described above
- Persons who anticipate experiencing any of the situations described above
- Persons who are gay, bisexual, and other MSM, transgender or nonbinary people who in the past 6 months have had:
- Risk factors for Mpox infection include:
- Pregnancy: There is currently no ACIP recommendation for Jynneos use in pregnancy due to lack of safety data in pregnant. Pregnant persons with any risk factor described above may receive Jynneos.
Pneumococcal vaccination (minimum age: 6 weeks [PCV13], 2 years [PPSV23])
- 4-dose series at age 2, 4, 6, 12–15 months
Catch-Up Vaccination with PCV
- Healthy children ages 2–4 years with any incomplete*
PCV series: 1 dose PCV - For other catch-up guidance, see Table 2.
- Note: Either PCV15 or PCV20 can be used when PCV is indicated. For children without risk conditions, PCV20 is not indicated if they have received 4 doses of PCV13 or PCV15 or another age appropriate complete PCV series.
Special Situations
Children and adolescents with cerebrospinal fluid leak; chronic heart disease; chronic kidney disease (excluding maintenance dialysis and nephrotic syndrome); chronic liver disease; chronic lung disease (including moderate persistent or severe persistent asthma); cochlear implant; or diabetes mellitus:
Age 2–5 years
- Any incomplete* PCV series with:
- 3 PCV doses: 1 dose PCV (at least 8 weeks after the most recent PCV dose)
- Less than 3 PCV doses: 2 doses PCV (at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose and administered at least 8 weeks apart)
- Completed recommended PCV series but have not received PPSV23
- Previously received at least 1 dose of PCV20: no further PCV or PPSV23 doses needed
- Not previously received PCV20: administer 1 dose PCV20 OR 1 dose PPSV23 administer at least 8 weeks after the most recent PCV dose.
Age 6–18 years
- Not previously received any dose of PCV13, PCV15, or PCV20: administer 1 dose of PCV15 or PCV20. If PCV15 is used and no previous receipt of PPSV23, administer 1 dose of PPSV23 at least 8 weeks after the PCV15 dose.**
- Received PCV before age 6 years but have not received PPSV23
- Previously received at least 1 dose of PCV20: no further PCV or PPSV23 doses needed
- Not previously received PCV20: administer 1 dose PCV20 OR 1 dose PPSV23 at least 8 weeks after the most recent PCV dose. If PPSV23 is used, administer either PCV20 or dose 2 PPSV23 at least 5 years after dose 1 PPSV23.
- Received PCV13 only at or after age 6 years: administer 1 dose PCV20 OR 1 dose PPSV23 at least 8 weeks after the most recent PCV13 dose.
- Received 1 dose PCV13 and 1 dose PPSV23 at or after age 6 years: no further doses of any PCV or PPSV23 indicated.
Children and adolescents on maintenance dialysis, or with immunocompromising conditions such as nephrotic syndrome; congenital or acquired asplenia or splenic dysfunction; congenital or acquired immunodeficiencies; diseases and conditions treated with immunosuppressive drugs or radiation therapy, including malignant neoplasms, leukemias, lymphomas, Hodgkin disease, and solid organ transplant; HIV infection; or sickle cell disease or other hemoglobinopathies:
Age 2–5 years
- Any incomplete* PCV series:
- 3 PCV doses: 1 dose PCV (at least 8 weeks after the most recent PCV dose)
- Less than 3 PCV doses: 2 doses PCV (at least 8 weeks after the most recent dose and administered at least 8 weeks apart)
- Completed recommended PCV series but have not received PPSV23
- Previously received at least 1 dose of PCV20: no further PCV or PPSV23 doses needed
- Not previously received PCV20: administer 1 dose PCV20 OR 1 dose PPSV23 at least 8 weeks after the most recent PCV. If PPSV23 is used, administer 1 dose of PCV20 or dose 2 PPSV23 at least 5 years after dose 1 PPSV23.
Age 6–18 years
- Not previously received any dose of PCV13, PCV15, or PCV20: administer 1 dose of PCV15 or 1 dose of PCV20. If PCV15 is used and no previous receipt of PPSV23, administer 1 dose of PPSV23 at least 8 weeks after the PCV15 dose.**
- Received PCV before age 6 years but have not received PPSV23
- Previously received at least 1 dose of PCV20: no additional dose of PCV or PPSV23
- Not previously received PCV20: administer 1 dose PCV20 OR 1 dose PPSV23 at least 8 weeks after the most recent PCV dose. If PPSV23 is used, administer either PCV20 or dose 2 PPSV23 at least 5 years after dose 1 PPSV23.
- Received PCV13 only at or after age 6 years: administer 1 dose PCV20 OR 1 dose PPSV23 at least 8 weeks after the most recent PCV13 dose. If PPSV23 is used, administer 1 dose of PCV20 or dose 2 PPSV23 at least 5 years after dose 1 PPSV23.
- Received 1 dose PCV13 and 1 dose PPSV23 at or after age 6 years: administer 1 dose PCV20 OR 1 dose PPSV23 at least 8 weeks after the most recent PCV13 dose and at least 5 years after dose 1 PPSV23.
*Incomplete series = Not having received all doses in either the recommended series or an age-appropriate catch-up series. See Table 2 in ACIP pneumococcal recommendations at stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/133252
**When both PCV15 and PPSV23 are indicated, administer all doses of PCV15 first. PCV15 and PPSV23 should not be administered during the same visit.
For guidance on determining which pneumococcal vaccines a patient needs and when, please refer to the mobile app, which can be downloaded here: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/hcp/pneumoapp.html
Poliovirus vaccination (minimum age: 6 weeks)
- 4-dose series at ages 2, 4, 6–18 months, 4–6 years; administer the final dose on or after age 4 years and at least 6 months after the previous dose.
- 4 or more doses of IPV can be administered before age 4 years when a combination vaccine containing IPV is used. However, a dose is still recommended on or after age 4 years and at least 6 months after the previous dose.
Catch-Up Vaccination
- In the first 6 months of life, use minimum ages and intervals only for travel to a polio-endemic region or during an outbreak.
- Adolescents age 18 years known or suspected to be unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated: administer remaining doses (1, 2, or 3 IPV doses) to complete a 3-dose primary series.* Unless there are specific reasons to believe they were not vaccinated, most persons aged 18 years or older born and raised in the United States can assume they were vaccinated against polio as children.
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Series containing oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV), either mixed OPV-IPV or OPV-only series:
- Total number of doses needed to complete the series is the same as that recommended for the U.S. IPV schedule. See www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6601a6.htm.
- Only trivalent OPV (tOPV) counts toward the U.S. vaccination requirements.
- Doses of OPV administered before April 1, 2016, should be counted (unless specifically noted as administered during a campaign).
- Doses of OPV administered on or after April 1, 2016, should not be counted.
- For guidance to assess doses documented as “OPV,” see www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6606a7.htm.
- For other catch-up guidance, see Table 2.
Special situations
- Adolescents age18 years at increased risk of exposure to poliovirus and completed primary series*: may administer one lifetime IPV booster
Respiratory syncytial virus immunization
- Infants born October – March in most of the continental United States*
- Mother did not receive RSV vaccine OR mother’s RSV vaccination status is unknown: administer 1 dose nirsevimab within 1 week of birth in hospital or outpatient setting
- Mother received RSV vaccine less than 14 days prior to delivery: administer 1 dose nirsevimab within 1 week of birth in hospital or outpatient setting
- Mother received RSV vaccine at least 14 days prior to delivery: nirsevimab not needed but can be considered in rare circumstances at the discretion of healthcare providers (see special populations and situations at cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/rsv/hcp/child-faqs.html)
- Infants born April–September in most of the continental United States*
- Mother did not receive RSV vaccine OR mother’s RSV vaccination status is unknown: administer 1 dose nirsevimab shortly before start of RSV season*
- Mother received RSV vaccine less than 14 days prior to delivery: administer 1 dose nirsevimab shortly before start of RSV season*
- Mother received RSV vaccine at least 14 days prior to delivery: nirsevimab not needed but can be considered in rare circumstances at the discretion of healthcare providers (see special populations and situations at cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/rsv/hcp/child-faqs.html)
Infants with prolonged birth hospitalization** (e.g., for prematurity) discharged October through March should be immunized shortly before or promptly after discharge.
Special Situations
- Ages 8–19 months with chronic lung disease of prematurity requiring medical support (e.g., chronic corticosteroid therapy, diuretic therapy, or supplemental oxygen) any time during the 6-month period before the start of the second RSV season; severe immunocompromise; cystic fibrosis with either weight for length <10th percentile or manifestation of severe lung disease (e.g., previous hospitalization for pulmonary exacerbation in the first year of life or abnormalities on chest imaging that persist when stable)**:
- 1 dose nirsevimab shortly before start of second RSV season*
- Ages 8–19 months who are American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 1 dose nirsevimab shortly before start of second RSV season*
- Age-eligible and undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass**: 1 additional dose of nirsevimab after surgery. For additional details see special populations and situations at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/rsv/hcp/child-faqs.html
*Note: While the timing of the onset and duration of RSV season may vary, nirsevimab may be administered October through March in most of the continental United States. Providers in jurisdictions with RSV seasonality that differs from most of the continental United States (e.g., Alaska, jurisdiction with tropical climate) should follow guidance from public health authorities (e.g., CDC, health departments) or regional medical centers on timing of administration based on local RSV seasonality. Although optimal timing of administration is just before the start of the RSV season, nirsevimab may also be administered during the RSV season to infants and children who are age-eligible.
**Note: Nirsevimab can be administered to children who are eligible to receive palivizumab. Children who have received nirsevimab should not receive palivizumab for the same RSV season.
For further guidance, see www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7234a4.htm and www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/rsv/hcp/ child-faqs.html
Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination
- Pregnant at 32 weeks 0 days through 36 weeks and 6 days gestation from September through January in most of the continental United States*: 1 dose RSV vaccine (Abrysvo™). Administer RSV vaccine regardless of previous RSV infection.
- Either maternal RSV vaccination or infant immunization with nirsevimab (RSV monoclonal antibody) is recommended to prevent respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infection in infants.
- All other pregnant persons: RSV vaccine not recommended.
There is currently no ACIP recommendation for RSV vaccination in subsequent pregnancies. No data are available to inform whether additional doses are needed in later pregnancies.
*Note: Providers in jurisdictions with RSV seasonality that differs from most of the continental United States (e.g., Alaska, jurisdiction with tropical climate) should follow guidance from public health authorities (e.g., CDC, health departments) or regional medical centers on timing of administration based on local RSV seasonality.
Rotavirus vaccination
- Rotarix®: 2-dose series at age 2 and 4 months
- RotaTeq®: 3-dose series at age 2, 4, and 6 months
- If any dose in the series is either RotaTeq® or unknown, default to 3-dose series.
Catch Up Vaccination:
- Do not start the series on or after age 15 weeks, 0 days.
- The maximum age for the final dose is 8 months, 0 days.
- For other catch-up guidance, see Table 2.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination (minimum age: 11 years for routine vaccination, 7 years for catch-up vaccination)
- Adolescents age 11–12 years: 1 dose Tdap
- Pregnancy: 1 dose Tdap during each pregnancy, preferably in early part of gestational weeks 27–36.
- Tdap may be administered regardless of the interval since the last tetanus- and diphtheria-toxoid-containing vaccine.
Catch-Up Vaccination
- Age 13–18 years who have not received Tdap: 1 dose Tdap (adolescent booster)
- Age 7–18 years not fully vaccinated*with DTaP: 1 dose Tdap as part of the catch-up series (preferably the first dose); if additional doses are needed, use Td or Tdap.
- Tdap administered at age 7–10 years:
- Age 7–9 years who receive Tdap should receive the adolescent Tdap booster dose at age 11–12 years.
- Age 10 years who receive Tdap do not need the adolescent Tdap booster dose at age 11–12 years.
- DTaP inadvertently administered on or after age 7 years:
- Age 7–9 years: DTaP may count as part of catch-up. Administer adolescent Tdap booster dose at age 11–12 years.
- Age 10–18 years: Count dose of DTaP as the adolescent Tdap booster dose.
- For other catch-up guidance, see Table 2.
*Fully vaccinated = 5 valid doses of DTaP OR 4 valid doses of DTaP if dose 4 was administered at age 4 years or older
Special Situations
- Wound management in persons age 7 years or older with history of 3 or more doses of tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine: For clean and minor wounds, administer Tdap or Td if more than 10 years since last dose of tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine; for all other wounds, administer Tdap or Td if more than 5 years since last dose of tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine. Tdap is preferred for persons age 11 years or older who have not previously received Tdap or whose Tdap history is unknown. If a tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine is indicated for a pregnant adolescent, use Tdap.
- For detailed information, see www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6903a5.htm.
Varicella vaccination (minimum age: 12 months)
- 2-dose series at age 12–15 months, 4–6 years
- VAR or MMRV may be administered*
- Dose 2 may be administered as early as 3 months after dose 1 (a dose inadvertently administered after at least 4weeks may be counted as valid)
- *Note: For dose 1 in children age 12–47 months, it is recommended to administer MMR and varicella vaccines separately. MMRV may be used if parents or caregivers express a preference.
Catch-Up Vaccination
- Ensure persons age 7–18 years without evidence of immunity (see MMWR at www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5604.pdfpdf icon ) have a 2-dose series:
- Age 7–12 years: routine interval: 3 months (a dose inadvertently administered after at least 4 weeks may be counted as valid)
- Age 13 years and older: routine interval: 4–8 weeks (minimum interval: 4 weeks)
- The maximum age for use of MMRV is 12 years.
Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2024
Authoring Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Publication Month/Year
January 28, 2024
Last Updated Month/Year
April 1, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
Country of Publication
US
Target Patient Population
Patients from birth to 18 years of age.
Target Provider Population
Pediatricians, family medicine providers, pharmacists and other providers
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adolescent, Child, Infant
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Childcare center, School
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Management, Prevention
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D007114 - Immunization, D017589 - Immunization Programs
Keywords
vaccination, immunization, HPV, immunizations, ACIP, TDAP, MMR
Source Citation
COMMITTEE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES; Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2024. Pediatrics 2024; e2023065044. 10.1542/peds.2023-065044