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One of the best ways to keep your child healthy is to follow the recommended guidelines for vaccines and screenings. Talk to your doctor about the specific care your child needs based on personal and family history.
Download a printable version of these guidelines.(PDF)
Age Range: Birth - 3 years
| Immunization | Birth | 1m | 2m | 4m | 6m | 12m | 15m | 18m | 24m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) | * | * | * | * | |||||
| Poliovirus (IPV) | * | * | * | ||||||
| Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)(PDF) | * | ||||||||
| Varicella (Chickenpox) | * | ||||||||
| Pneumococcal (PCV)(PDF) | * | * | * | * | |||||
| Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib)(PDF) | * | * | # | * | |||||
| Rotavirus(PDF) | * | * | # | ||||||
| Hepatitis B (Hep B)(PDF) | * | * | * | ||||||
| Hepatitis A (Hep A)(PDF) | * 2 shots, 6 months apart | ||||||||
| Influenza (flu) | * yearly | ||||||||
# Child may need three or four doses of Hib, and two or three doses of Rotavirus depending on manufacturer.
One of the best ways to keep your child healthy is to follow the recommended guidelines for vaccines and screenings. Talk to your doctor about the specific care your child needs based on personal and family history.
Download a printable version of these guidelines.(PDF)
Age Range: Birth - 3 years
| Immunization | Birth | 1m | 2m | 4m | 6m | 12m | 15m | 18m | 24m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) | * | * | * | * | |||||
| Poliovirus (IPV) | * | * | * | ||||||
| Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)(PDF) | * | ||||||||
| Varicella (Chickenpox) | * | ||||||||
| Pneumococcal (PCV)(PDF) | * | * | * | * | |||||
| Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib)(PDF) | * | * | # | * | |||||
| Rotavirus(PDF) | * | * | # | ||||||
| Hepatitis B (Hep B)(PDF) | * | * | * | ||||||
| Hepatitis A (Hep A)(PDF) | * 2 shots, 6 months apart | ||||||||
| Influenza (flu) | * | ||||||||
# Child may need three or four doses of Hib, and two or three doses of Rotavirus depending on manufacturer.
One of the best ways to keep your child healthy is to follow the recommended guidelines for vaccines and screenings. Talk to your doctor about the specific care your child needs based on personal and family history.
| Immunization | 4-6 years |
|---|---|
| DTaP | DTaP is needed |
| Influenza (flu) | Yearly |
| MMR(PDF) (MMRV(PDF)) | MMR is needed |
| Varicella (chickenpox) | Varicella is needed |
| Poliovirus (IPV) | Poliovirus is needed |
Screening |
4-6 years |
| Weight screening | Record height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and BMI percentile yearly. |
One of the best ways to keep your child healthy is to follow the recommended guidelines for vaccines and screenings. Talk to your doctor about the specific care your child needs based on personal and family history.
| Immunization | 7-10 years |
|---|---|
| DTaP | Confirm completed by age 6. |
| Influenza (flu) | Yearly |
| MMR(PDF) (MMRV(PDF)) | Confirm completed by age 6. |
| Varicella (chickenpox) | Confirm completed by age 6. |
| Poliovirus (IPV) | Confirm completed by age 6. |
Screening |
7-10 years |
| Weight screening | Record height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and BMI percentile yearly. |
One of the best ways to keep your child healthy is to follow the recommended guidelines for vaccines and screenings. Talk to your doctor about the specific care your child needs based on personal and family history.
| Immunization | 11-12 years |
|---|---|
| Tdap | Tdap is needed |
| Influenza (flu) | Yearly |
| Meningococcal(PDF) | Meningococcal is needed |
| Human Papillomavirus(HPV-girls and boys) | 3-dose series is needed |
Screening |
11-12 years |
| Weight screening | Record height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and BMI percentile yearly. |
One of the best ways for teenagers to stay healthy is to follow the recommended guidelines for vaccines and screenings. Talk to your doctor about the specific care you need based on your personal and family history.
| Immunization | 13-18 years |
|---|---|
| Tdap | Verify Tdap is complete |
| Influenza (flu) | Yearly |
| Meningococcal(PDF) | Booster is needed at age 16. |
| Human Papillaomavirus (HPV-gils and boys) | Verify HPV is complete |
Screening |
13-18 years |
| Weight screening | Record height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and BMI percentile yearly. |
Why see the doctor when you’re not sick? Because preventive care is important! One of the best ways for men to stay healthy is to follow the recommended guidelines for vaccines and screenings. Talk to your doctor about the specific care you need based on your personal and family history.
| Service | 19-34 years |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure screening | Blood pressure check as determined by your doctor. |
| Influenza (flu) | Get a flu shot every year to lower your risk of getting the flu. |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (td/Tdap) | A Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) booster is recommended every 10 years. Substitute one Td booster with a 1-time Tdap vaccine. Tdap adds protection against pertussis (whooping cough). |
| Alcohol use screening | If you use alcohol, talk to your doctor about your drinking habits and how they may affect your health. |
| Tobacco use screening | If you use tobacco products, talk to your doctor about options to help you quit. For staying healthy, quitting the use of any tobacco product is the best step you can take. |
| Weight screening | Record height, weight and body mass index (BMI) yearly. |
Why see the doctor when you’re not sick? Because preventive care is important! One of the best ways for men to stay healthy is to follow the recommended guidelines for vaccines and screenings. Talk to your doctor about the specific care you need based on your personal and family history.
| Service | 35-44 years |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure screening | Blood pressure check as determined by your doctor. |
| Cholesterol (Lipids) screening | Fasting lipid screening for men over age 34. |
| Influenza (flu) | Get a flu shot every year to lower your risk of getting the flu. |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (td/Tdap) | A Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) booster is recommended every 10 years. Substitute one Td booster with a 1-time Tdap vaccine. Tdap adds protection against pertussis (whooping cough). |
| Alcohol use screening | If you use alcohol, talk to your doctor about your drinking habits and how they may affect your health. |
| Tobacco use screening | If you use tobacco products, talk to your doctor about options to help you quit. For staying healthy, quitting the use of any tobacco product is the best step you can take. |
| Weight screening | Record height, weight and body mass index (BMI) yearly. |
Why see the doctor when you’re not sick? Because preventive care is important! One of the best ways for men to stay healthy is to follow the recommended guidelines for vaccines and screenings. Talk to your doctor about the specific care you need based on your personal and family history.
| Service | 45-64 years |
|---|---|
| Aspirin use | Discuss with your doctor the benefits/risks of aspirin. |
| Blood pressure screening | Blood pressure check as determined by your doctor. |
| Cholesterol (Lipids) screening | Fasting lipid screening for men over age 34. |
| Colorectal cancer screening | Start screening at age 50. If you are African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, start at age 45. Repeat screening at intervals determined by type of screening test used. Routine screening is recommended through age 75. |
| Influenza (flu) | Get a flu shot every year to lower your risk of getting the flu. |
| Shingles (Herpes Zoster)(PDF) | A 1-time dose is recommended at age 60 or older. |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (td/Tdap) | A Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) booster is recommended every 10 years. Substitute one Td booster with a 1-time Tdap vaccine. Tdap adds protection against pertussis (whooping cough). |
| Alcohol use screening | If you use alcohol, talk to your doctor about your drinking habits and how they may affect your health. |
| Tobacco use screening | If you use tobacco products, talk to your doctor about options to help you quit. For staying healthy, quitting the use of any tobacco product is the best step you can take. |
| Weight screening | Record height, weight and body mass index (BMI) yearly. |
Why see the doctor when you’re not sick? Because preventive care is important! One of the best ways for men to stay healthy is to follow the recommended guidelines for vaccines and screenings. Talk to your doctor about the specific care you need based on your personal and family history.
| Service | 65 and older |
|---|---|
| Aspirin use | Discuss with your doctor the benefits/risks of aspirin. |
| Blood pressure screening | Blood pressure check as determined by your doctor. |
| Cholesterol (Lipids) screening | Fasting lipid screening for men over age 34. |
| Colorectal cancer screening | Start screening at age 50. If you are African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, start at age 45. Repeat screening at intervals determined by type of screening test used. Routine screening is recommended through age 75. |
| Influenza (flu) | Get a flu shot every year to lower your risk of getting the flu. |
| Shingles (Herpes Zoster)(PDF) | A 1-time dose is recommended at age 60 or older. |
| Pneumococcal immunization(PDF) | Immunize at age 65. If immunization before age 65, or you are at high risk, talk to your doctor. |
| Alcohol use screening | If you use alcohol, talk to your doctor about your drinking habits and how they may affect your health. |
| Tobacco use screening | If you use tobacco products, talk to your doctor about options to help you quit. For staying healthy, quitting the use of any tobacco product is the best step you can take. |
| Weight screening | Record height, weight and body mass index (BMI) yearly. |
These recommendations are based on info from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement. Wondering what care you need? Talk to your doctor. Your family’s health history may affect what care you need.
Find a doctor and schedule an appointment to get your preventive care.