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Every February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), in collaboration with several professional societies,
releases updated versions of
the recommended U.S. immunization schedules for children and teens,
as well as for adults. The 2021 versions were published on the CDC
website on
February 12, 2021, and accompanying MMWR articles were released
simultaneously. Information on these publications is highlighted
below. Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedules
Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for Ages 18
Years or Younger
— This eight-page PDF document includes the age-based routine
vaccination schedule for children and teens (Table 1), the
recommended "catch-up" immunization schedule for those who start
late or who are more than
one month behind schedule (Table 2), and the recommended schedule
by medical indication (Table 3). The Notes section following the
tables provides
essential details about use of each of the recommended vaccines.
ACIP Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents
Aged 18 Years or Younger – U.S.,
2021 – This MMWR article contains full details about the
changes made to the
child/teen schedule since the 2020 edition, background information
on the schedule, and mentions use of COVID-19 vaccine under
Emergency Use
Authorization.
Adult Immunization Schedules
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for Ages 19 Years and Older
— This six-page document includes the age-based routine
schedule immunization for adults (Table 1) and recommendations
based on medical condition and other indications (Table 2). The
Notes section following
the tables provides important details about use of each of the
recommended vaccines.
ACIP Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adult Aged 19 Years or
Older – U.S., 2021 – This MMWR article contains full details about the
changes made to the
adult schedule since the 2020 edition, background information on
the schedule, and mentions use of COVID-19 vaccine under Emergency
Use
Authorization.
IAC's Laminated Versions of the U.S. Immunization Schedules
Every year, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) develops
laminated versions of the U.S. immunization schedules and makes
them available for
purchase. The schedules are printed eight-sided or six-sided
(child/teen and adult versions, respectively) and fold to measure 8
½" x 11", conveniently
fitting into exam room racks. The 2021 laminated schedules are now
available for preorder and will be mailed the first week of March.
For more information (including pricing and bulk purchase
discounts), visit IAC’s website:
Additional Resources
From CDC
From IAC
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| This page was updated on
March 1, 2021. |
| This page was reviewed on
March 1, 2021. |
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