Immunization Schedule Information

There are different vaccine schedules for infants, adults, children, college students, pregnant women and other groups. These schedules are developed based on recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The ACIP consists of experts in fields associated with immunization, and they have been selected by the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Committee develops vaccine recommendations for children and adults; which includes the age vaccines should be received, number of doses and spacing between doses, and precautions and contraindications.

You can find information about each schedule by clicking on the links below:

• Children From Birth Through 6 Years Old (en español)

• Preteens and Teens From 7-18 Years Old

You can find information about each schedule by clicking on the links below:
The current dosing schedule is reviewed by many medical and immunization professionals to help ensure the best and safest administration of vaccines to you and your child. If you are considering following an alternative dosing schedule, please keep in mind that no alternative schedule has been released or approved by the ACIP or any other professional organization. You can find more information about waiting to get shots or spreading out doses here.