What Are the Current Immunization Recommendations for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Adults?
• Infants, children, adolescents, and adults should receive all age-appropriate vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (A-I). • Any vaccine dose not administered at the recommended age should be administered at any subsequent medical encounter when indicated and feasible without reinitiating the series (A-III). • Recommendations for the minimum interval between doses for people who have delayed immunizations or who want to accelerate their schedule should be followed (B-III). • When appropriate, all indicated vaccines should be administered simultaneously (B-III). • Licensed combination vaccines can be administered whenever any components of the combination are indicated, other components are not contraindicated, and if the vaccine is licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for that dose of the series (A-I). • Immunization requirements for childcare, scho
Related Questions
- How can I possibly keep current with medical advances in the care of children, adolescents, adults, older adults, men, women, and pregnant women?
- Why is Hepatitis B Immunization Recommended for All Infants, Children, and Adolescents?
- Are all AED models recommended for use on adults, children, and/or infants?
