Older children and teens need vaccines too! (Compliant)

Purpose

Guide for parents and caregivers to ensure their teen is up-to-date on recommended childhood vaccines.

Recommended Immunizations for Children 7–18 Years Old, United States, 2025

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Talk to your child's health care provider for more guidance if:
  1. Your child has any medical condition that puts them at higher risk for infection or is pregnant.
  2. Your child is traveling outside the United States. Visit https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel for more information.
  3. Your child misses any vaccine recommended for their age or for babies and young children.

Key

¶ = ALL children in age group should get the vaccine
# = SOME children in age group should get the vaccine
» = ALL children in age group can get the vaccine
§ = Parents/caregivers should talk to their health care provider to decide if this vaccine is right for their child<.div>
Recommended Vaccines 7
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Years
HPV
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Meningococcal ACWY
Meningococcal B
§
Influenza/Flu
¶ Every year. Two doses for some children
¶ Every year
COVID-19
¶ At least 1 dose of the current COVID-19 vaccine
Mpox
#
Dengue
# ONLY if living in a place where dengue is common AND has laboratory test confirming past dengue infection
See What diseases do these vaccines protect against?
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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases