Recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years United States, 2012

This schedule includes recommendations in effect as of December 23, 2011. Any dose not administered at the recommended age should be administered at a subsequent visit, when indicated and feasible. The use of a combination vaccine generally is preferred over separate injections of its equivalent component vaccines. Vaccination providers should consult the relevant Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) statement for detailed recommendations, available online at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/acip-list.htm. Clinically significant adverse events that follow vaccination should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) online (http://www.vaers.hhs.gov) or by telephone (800-822-7967). ; "The Recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years are approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip) American Academy of Pediatrics (http://www.aap.org) American Academy of Family Physicians (http://www.aafp.org)" ; Date from document properties: 03/21/2012. ; "CS229912-B." ; Available via the World Wide Web as an Acrobat .pdf file (310.81 KB, 4 p.).