2017 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

The annual update of recommended immunizations from birth through age 18

Sponsoring Organizations: American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Target Audience: Pediatric primary care providers

Background

The 2017 schedule provides the latest guidance on routine vaccinations and appropriate doses by age group, a catch-up schedule, and a new table of vaccination indications for those with specific medical conditions.

Key Points

Sixteen-year-olds are categorized separately this year because of their need for a booster dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine.
Live attenuated influenza vaccine, no longer recommended, has been removed from the influenza vaccination schedule.
7-valent pneumococcal conjuga…

Reviewing Author

Christine M. Judge, MS

2017 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

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