ACIP unanimously recommended Merck's Capvaxive for adults 65+. Vaxelis vaccine added to American Indian/Alaska Native infant recommendation. Capvaxive protects against 21 pneumococcal serotypes in adults
Vaccinations protect children and communities from infectious diseases. Every Child by Two campaign urges protection before age 2. Parents should consult doctors about vaccine schedules. Immunization records needed for school enrollment
DTaP vaccination required at 6 weeks, 4 years for Kinrix/Quadracel. Hepatitis A routine at 12 months, hepatitis B at birth. HPV vaccination recommended at 9 years. Influenza: 6 months (IIV), 2 years (LAIV4), 18 years (RIV4). Measles/mumps/rubella routine at 12 months
CDC recommends updated COVID-19 vaccine for ages 6 months and older. New vaccines will be available from Moderna, Novavax, and Pfizer later this year. Vaccine protection against current variants is enhanced. Vaccination reduces risk of Long COVID. Last season's vaccine recipients showed greater protection than non-vaccinated