Introduction:
Links to immunization schedules are provided here as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and may be accessed here to ensure adequate vaccination of the respective age ranges. Influenza vaccination should be given each year in October (2).
Vaccines for children:
To see the immunization schedules posted by the Centers for Disease Control for those 0-18 years of age please visit the link: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html
Vaccines for adults:
For the immunization schedules for adults over 19 years of age posted by the CDC please visit the link below: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/mmwr-adult-schedule.pdf
Special needs vaccines:
For specific health conditions there may be specific vaccines recommended. These will require to be discussed between the patient and their physician.
Assessment and Plan: Vaccines for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Adults
- Influenza vaccination should be given each year in October (2).
- See links for the immunization schedules posted by the Centers for Disease Control.
- For specific health conditions there may be specific vaccines recommended by the CDC which may also be viewed at the links above.
References:
1.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333, USA 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: (888) 232-6348 – Contact CDC–INFO