On-time vaccination during childhood is crucial. Vaccinations help to ​provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases.

Recommended Immunizations

• Hepatitis B​
• Rotaviru​s​
  
• DTaP (Diptheria, Tetanus​ and Pertussis)​
  
• Pertussis: Disease Progression Flyer​​​
  
• Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib)​
  
• Pneumoccocal (PCV)​
• Polio
  
• Measles, Mumps​, Rubella (MMR) or (MMRV)
• ​​MMR and MMRV Sharable Flyer​
  
• CDC | Measles It Isn't Just a Little Rash Flyer​
  
• ​​Meningococcal
  
• Varicella​
  
• Hepatitis A​
• Influenza​ (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)
  
• RSV​
  
• COVID-19
  

Resources

CDC | Infant and Childhood Vaccination Resources​

KDPH | Vaccines for Children (VFC)​

CDC | Early Childhood Milestones Moments Brochure​​​

As children get older, protection from childhood vaccines wears off and the risk of exposure to certain diseases increases.

Recommended Immunizations

• Tdap​​ (Diptheria, Tetanus​ and Pertussis)​
  
• People of All Ages Need DTaP and Tdap Sharable Flyer ​
  
• HPV
  
• Meningococcal
• Influenza​ (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)​
• COVID-19

Resources

HPV Start @ 9 Vaccination Toolkit
HPV National Roundtable Resource Library​
KDPH | Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program
CDC​ | Preteen and Teen Vaccination Resources​

Protection from certain vaccines given throughout childhood can wear off over time, putting you at risk for different diseases as an adult. Vaccination is a convenient​ and safe way to protect your body.

Recommended Immunizations

• Tetanus​​, Diptheria (Td) (every 10 years)
  
• Tdap​​ (Diptheria, Tetanus​ and Pertussis)​(one dose in place of the Td booster)
  
• Influenza​ (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)​ ​​
  
• COVID-19
• Hepatitis B​

If high risk

• Pneumococcal​ (PPSV)
  
• Hepatitis A​
  
• RSV
  

Recommended Immunizations for People O​lder than 60

• Pneumococcal​ (PPSV) - older than 65
• Shingles​ (Zoster) - older than 60
• Influenza​ Inactivated Influenza Vaccine​
  
• RSV​
  
• COVID-19
  

Resources

CDC ​| Adult Vaccination Resources

Babies receive early protection from serious diseases such as flu, COVID-19, whooping cough and more when a mother chooses to be vaccinated during pregnancy.

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Recommended Immunizations

• Influenza​ only inactivated influenza vaccine is appropriate for pregnancy
• Tdap​ (Diptheria, Tetanus​ and Pertussis)​​ once during every pregnancy or immediately postpartum.
  
• RSV​​
  
• COVID-19​
  

​​If high risk or indicated

• He​pa​titis​ A​
  
• Perinatal Hepatitis B​

Resources

COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy​

CDC | Pregnancy and Vaccination

ACOG | Vaccine Safety During Pregnancy​

Vaccine experts recommend that everyone 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated against the flu​. While vaccination against the flu is recommended for everyone, it is especially important for those at high risk for serious flu-related complications or those who live with or care for people at high risk, including:

• Children younger than 5 years, especially those younger than 2 years.
• Pregnant women
• People 65 and older
• People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
• Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
• People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
• Health care workers;
• Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from flu; and
• Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children younger than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated).

Resources

Feeling Sick? Symptom Comparison Flyer​

When Can I Return to School or Work Sharable Flyer

Take Action! Get Your Child's Flu Vaccine Shareable Flyer​

KDPH | Influenza Page​

CDC | Flu Communication Resource Center​

COVID-19​ vaccination helps protect adults and children ages 6 months and older from getting severely ill with COVID-19 and helps protect those around them. Four COVID-19 vaccines, including primary series and boosters, are recommended in the United States. Vaccine recommendations are based on age, the first vaccine received and time since last dose.

Approved COVID-19 vaccines in the United​​ States:

• Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
• Novavax COVID-19 vaccine​
  

​​Resources

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule Immunocompromised​​
​Activity Sheet
CDC | Vaccines for COVID-19​
KDPH​ | COVID-19 Page​
What's Right for You? - Information for expecting mothers about coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines.​