2018 Recommended Immunizations for Children 7-18 Years Old
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Talk to your child’s doctor or nurse about the vaccines recommended for their age. Flu Influenza
Tdap Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
HPV Human papillomavirus
Meningococcal MenACWY
MenB
Pneumococcal
Hepatitis B
7-8 Years
9-10 Years
11-12 Years
13-15 Years
16-18 Years More information:
Preteens and teens should get a flu vaccine every year.
Preteens and teens should get one shot of Tdap at age 11 or 12 years.
All 11-12 year olds should get a 2-shot series of HPV vaccine at least 6 months apart. A 3-shot series is needed for those with weakened immune systems and those age 15 or older.
All 11-12 year olds should get a single shot of a meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine. A booster shot is recommended at age 16.
Teens, 16-18 years old, may be vaccinated with a serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccine.
These shaded boxes indicate when the vaccine is recommended for all children unless your doctor tells you that your child cannot safely receive the vaccine.
These shaded boxes indicate the vaccine should be given if a child is catching-up on missed vaccines.
These shaded boxes indicate the vaccine is recommended for children with certain health or lifestyle conditions that put them at an increased risk for serious diseases. See vaccine-specific recommendations at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/ACIP-list.htm.
This shaded box indicates children not at increased risk may get the vaccine if they wish after speaking to a provider.
Hepatitis A
Inactivated Polio
MMR Measles, mumps, rubella
Chickenpox Varicella