Vaccine
Dose
Notes
7 to 18 years
Influenza (flu)
1 dose each year
Children get 1 dose each fall. Children younger than 9 years who are getting the flu vaccine for the first time need 2 doses, given at least 1 month apart.
11 to 12 years
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap booster)
1 of 1
This is usually given at age 11 to 12 years, but can be given later, at any age.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
3 doses
This is usually given at age 11 to 12 years, but can be given from age 9 to 26. People get 3 doses over 6 months.
11 to 18 years
Meningococcal
2 doses
The first dose is usually given at age 11 to 12 years. A booster dose is usually given at age 16.
The following vaccines might be given to children with certain conditions
7 to 10 years
Meningococcal
1 dose
This is given to children earlier than the recommended age if they have certain medical conditions, or live in or travel to certain places.
7 to 18 years
Pneumococcal
1 or 2 doses
This is given to children who have certain medical conditions.
Hepatitis A (HepA)
2 doses
Some children who never got this vaccine might need it.
Note: If your child didnt get all of his or her scheduled vaccines from age 0 to 6 years, he or she might need to get those vaccines from age 7 to 18.
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