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U.S. Adult
U.S. Adult Vaccination Schedule
CDC recommendations for adults 19 years and older by age and risk factors.
Key Adult Vaccines
Influenza:
Annual
Tdap/Td:
One dose Tdap, then Td booster every 10 years
COVID-19:
Updated 2024-2025 vaccine for all adults
Shingrix (shingles):
Adults 50+ (2 doses)
Pneumococcal:
Adults 65+ or high-risk
Meningococcal:
Certain risk groups
Hepatitis B:
Risk-based
HPV:
Through age 26 (shared decision 27-45)
MMR:
If lacking evidence of immunity
Varicella:
If lacking immunity
Sources
CDC - Adult Schedule
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