Older children and teens need vaccines too! (Compliant)

Purpose

Guide for parents and caregivers to ensure their teen is up-to-date on recommended childhood vaccines.

Recommended Immunizations for Children 7–18 Years Old, United States, 2024

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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,
    is pregnant, or is traveling outside the United States.
  2. Your child misses any vaccine recommended for their age or for babies and young children.

Key

¶ = ALL children in age group should get the vaccine

# = SOME children in age group should get the vaccine

» = ALL children in age group can get the vaccine

§ = Parents/caregivers should talk to their health care provider to decide if this vaccine is right for their child

2024 Recommended Immunizations for Children 7–18 Years Old – Parent-friendly
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HPV »
Tdap1
Meningococcal ACWY
Meningococcal B §
Influenza/Flu ¶ Every year. Two doses for some children ¶ Every year
COVID-19 ¶ At least 1 dose of the current COVID-19 vaccine
RSV # If pregnant during RSV season
Mpox #
Dengue # ONLY if living in a place where dengue is common AND has laboratory test confirming past dengue infection

1 One dose of Tdap is recommended during each pregnancy

See What diseases do these vaccines protect against?