Diseases

Chickenpox (Varicella)

Var
If you’ve never had chickenpox or were vaccinated but received only 1 dose, talk to your healthcare provider to find out if you need this vaccine.

Diphtheria (DTaP, Tdap, Td)

DTaP
Your child should receive 5 doses of DTaP. The first dose should be given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6 months, the fourth dose at 15–18 months, and the fifth dose at 4–6 years.

Hepatitis A

HepA
You need this vaccine if you have a specific risk factor for hepatitis A infection or if you simply want to be protected from this disease. The vaccine is usually given in 2 doses, 6 to 18 months apart.

Hepatitis B

HepB
You need this vaccine if you have a specific risk factor for hepatitis B infection or if you simply want to be protected from this disease. The vaccine is given in 3 doses, usually over 6 months.

Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae type B)

Hib
Some adults with certain high-risk conditions need vaccination with Hib. Talk to your healthcare provider to find out if you need this vaccine.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

HPV
All men and women through age 26 years should receive this vaccine if they haven't already received it. The vaccine can also be given to men and women through age 45 years. Check with your healthcare provider. The vaccine is given in 3 doses over 6 months.

Influenza (Flu)

Flu
You need a dose every year for your protection and for the protection of others around you.

Measles

MMR
You need at least 1 dose of MMR if you were born in 1957 or later. Many people need a second dose.

Meningococcal Disease

MenACWY / MenB
There are different types of meningococcal vaccines that are recommended for use in adults. People of all ages with certain medical conditions should get vaccinated and some should receive booster doses throughout life. These vaccines may be used to protect people during an outbreak of meningococcal disease.

Mumps

MMR
You need at least 1 dose of MMR if you were born in 1957 or later. Many people need a second dose.

Pneumococcal Disease

PCV / PPSV
Adults age 65 years and older should receive the PPSV23 pneumococcal vaccine and may also receive PCV13 vaccine. You also need 1–2 doses at an earlier age if you smoke cigarettes or have certain medical conditions. Talk to your healthcare provider to find out when and how often you need to be protected from pneumococcal disease.

Polio

IPV
If you haven't completed your series of polio vaccine doses and you are not yet 18, you should complete them now.

Rotavirus

RV
Your child needs 2–3 doses of rotavirus vaccine (RV), depending on the brand of vaccine. The first dose is given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, and the third dose (if needed) at 6 months.

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