In the US, all vaccines must be approved or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), after which every vaccine is evaluated by an independent group of experts who review the trial data and recommend how the vaccine should be used.
This site reflects US immunization policies, including links to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) immunization schedules.
CDC Recommendations
CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
Parent-friendly immunization schedule for infants and children from birth through age 6 years
CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
Spanish version of parent-friendly immunization schedule for infants and children from birth through age 6 years
CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
CDC recommended immunization schedules from birth through age 18 years
CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
CDC recommended immunization schedules for adolescents age 7-18 years
CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
Spanish version of CDC recommended immunization schedules for adolescents age 7-18 years
CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
CDC recommended immunization schedules for adults age 19 years and older
Vaccine Safety
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is an independent group of experts who review safety and efficacy data to make recommendations for the use of vaccines in the US, including schedules regarding the appropriate timing, dosage, and contraindications.
ACIP includes ex-officio members from other federal agencies and non-voting representatives of liaison organizations that bring related immunization expertise.
ACIP develops recommendations for the routine administration of vaccines, along with schedules regarding the appropriate timing, dosage, and contraindications.
Recommended Vaccines by Age Infographics
Recommended Vaccines By Age (Spanish)
Infographics in Spanish of vaccines recommended for children, adolescents, adults, and adults 65+, and the risks of vaccine-preventable diseases
Recommended Vaccines By Age (English)
Infographics of vaccines recommended for children, adolescents, adults, and adults 65+, and the risks of vaccine-preventable diseases
Latest Posts
It’s Not Too Late To #FightFlu
With influenza (flu) activity now high across the US, NFID is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in reminding everyone that it is not too late to benefit from annual flu vaccination. Special thanks to José R. Romero, MD, director of the CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases for this guest blog post …
No es demasiado tarde para #CombatirLaInfluenza
With influenza (flu) activity now high across the US, NFID is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in reminding everyone that it is not too late to benefit from annual flu vaccination. Special thanks to José R. Romero, MD, director of the CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases for this guest blog post …
Early Start to Flu Season Underscores the Urgency of #LeadingByExample
Elevated influenza (flu) activity demonstrates the urgent need for healthcare professionals to make strong recommendations for their patients to get vaccinated against flu, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19 as soon as possible …
Updated February 2023
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention