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Comprehensive Recommendations

General Recommendations on Immunization (1/28/11) NEW Jan 2011
"General Recommendations on Immunization"
Print version [PDF-949KB / 64 pages]
Health-Care Personnel (11/25/11)
"Immunization of Healthcare Workers"
Print version [PDF-705KB / 48 pages]

See also: Influenza Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel
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Vaccine-Specific Recommendations

In This Section:

Anthrax
BCG
DTaP
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hib
Hib and DTP
HPV
Influenza NEW RECS
Japanese Encephalitis
Measles, Mumps & Rubella
MMRV

Meningococcal
Pneumococcal UPDATED
Polio
Rabies
Rotavirus
Smallpox (Vaccinia)
Tdap UPDATED
Tdap & Td Vaccines and Pregnancy
Typhoid
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Yellow Fever
Zoster (Shingles)

Anthrax Vaccine Recommendations (2010)

Use of Anthrax Vaccine in the United States (7/23/10)
Print version [PDF-479KB / 36 pages]
See also:
- Supplemental Anthrax MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)
- Historical: Archived Anthrax recommendations (previous version)

BCG Vaccine Recommendations

CDC’s policies regarding tuberculosis and BCG vaccination have evolved since the publication of the joint ACET/ACIP recommendations on the use of BCG. Consult the TB website for current TB and BCG information.
See also:
- Historical: Archived BCG recommendation

DTaP Vaccine Recommendations (1997)

Pertussis Vaccination: Use of Acellular Pertussis Vaccines Among Infants and Young Children (3/28/97)
Print version [PDF-318KB / 32 pages]
Use of Diphtheria Toxoid-Tetanus Toxoid-Acellular Pertussis Vaccine as a Five-Dose Series (11/17/00)
(.pdf not available)
See also:
- Supplemental DTaP MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)
- ACIP VFC Resolution

Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommendations (2006)

Prevention of Hepatitis A Through Active or Passive Immunization (5/19/06)
Print version [PDF-1.18MB / 30 pages]
See also:
- Supplemental Hepatitis A MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)
- ACIP-VFC Resolution

Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations (2005, 2006, and 2011)

(Part 1) - Infants, Children, & Adolescents (12/23/05)
A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States - Part 1: Immunization of Infants, Children, and Adolescents
- Appendix A | Appendix B | Appendix C
  
  Print version (includes appendices) [PDF-1MB / 39 pages]
(Part 2) - Adults (12/8/06)
A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States - Part 2: Immunization of Adults
- Appendix A | Appendix B | Appendix C
  
  Print version (includes appendices) [PDF-1.17MB / 40 pages]

Note: If you are using the HTML versions of either of these recommendations, be sure to access all four links to get the complete content of the document, which includes 3 important appendices.

Policy Note: Use of Hepatitis B Vaccine in Adults with Diabetes Mellitus (12/23/11)
Print version [PDF-1.07MB / 32 pages]
GRADE Tables
See also:
- ACIP-VFC Resolution
See also:
- Supplemental Hepatitis B MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)
- ACIP-VFC Resolution

Hib Vaccine Recommendations (Haemophilus Influenzae type B) (1991)

Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccines for Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae Type b Disease Among Infants and Children Two Months of Age and Older (1/11/91)
(.pdf not available)
See also:
- Supplemental Hib MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)
- ACIP-VFC Resolution

Hib and DTP Vaccine Recommendations (1993)

Recommendations for Use of Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccines and a Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, and Haemophilus b Vaccine (9/17/93)
Print version [PDF-222KB / 22 pages]
See also:
- ACIP-VFC Resolution

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Recommendations (2007, 2010, and 2011)

Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine recommendations of ACIP (3/23/07)
Print version [PDF-444KB / 32 pages]
Bivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV2, Cervarix) for Use in Females and Updated HPV Vaccination Recommendations from the ACIP (5/28/10)
Print version [PDF-1.33MB / 36 pages]
Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV4, Gardasil) for Use in Males and Guidance from the ACIP (5/28/10)
Print version [PDF-1.33MB / 36 pages]
Policy Note: Use of HPV4 in Males (12/23/11)
Print version [PDF-1.07MB / 32 pages]
GRADE Tables
See also:
- ACIP-VFC Resolution

Influenza Vaccine Recommendations (2012)

Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines (8/17/12) NEW Aug 2012
Print version [PDF-969KB - 36 pages]
See also:
- Supplemental Influenza MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)
- Historical: Archived Influenza recommendations (previous versions)

Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine Recommendations (2010)

Japanese Encephalitis Vaccines Recommendations of the ACIP (3/12/10)
Print version [PDF-1.55MB / 32 pages]
See also:

Supplemental JE MMWR publications
(policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)

MMR Vaccine Recommendations (1998)

MMR -- Vaccine Use and Strategies for Elimination of Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome and Control of Mumps (5/22/98)
Print version [PDF-565KB / 67 pages]
See also:
- Supplemental Measles-Mumps-Rubella MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)
- ACIP-VFC Resolution

MMRV Vaccine Recommendations (2010)

MMRV -- Use of Combination Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella Vaccine Recommendations of the ACIP (5/7/10)
Print version [PDF-321KB / 16 pages]
See also:

Supplemental MMRV MMWR publications
(policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)

Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations (2005 and 2010)

Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease (5/27/05)
Print version [PDF-322KB / 28 pages]
Updated Recommendations for Use of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccines -- ACIP, 2010 Jan 2011
See also:
- Supplemental Meningococcal MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)
- ACIP-VFC Resolution

Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations (2010)

Infants and Children
Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease Among Infants and Children -- Use of PCV13 & PPSV23 (12/10/10)
Print version [PDF-584KB / 24 pages]
Adults
Updated Recommendations for Prevention of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Among Adults Using...PPSV23 (9/3/10)
See also:
- ACIP provisional recommendations for Use of PCV13 in Adults with Immunocompromising Conditions [PDF-119KB / 2 pages]
  Date ACIP Approved: June 2012 NEW 2012
- Supplemental Pneumococcal MMWR publications on this topic UPDATED 2012
- ACIP-VFC Resolution

Polio Vaccine Recommendations (2000 and 2009)

Poliomyelitis Prevention in the United States (5/19/00)
Print version [PDF-236KB / 38 pages]
Updated Recommendations of the ACIP Regarding Routine Poliovirus Vaccination (8/7/09)
Print version [PDF-1.21MB / 24 pages]
See also:
- Supplemental Polio MMWR publications on this topic
- ACIP-VFC Resolution

Rabies Vaccine Recommendations (2008 and 2010)

Use of a Reduced (4-Dose) Vaccine Schedule for Postexposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Human Rabies Recommendations of the ACIP (3/19/10)
Human Rabies Prevention - U.S., 2008 (5/23/08) Appendix of abbreviations
Print version (inludes appendix)[PDF-548KB / 36 pages]
See also:
- Historical--Archived Rabies recommendations (previous version)

Rotavirus Vaccine Recommendations (2009)

Prevention of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Among Infants & Children (2/6/09)
Print version [PDF-495KB / 28 pages]
See also:
- Statement Regarding Rotarix® and RotaTeq® Rotavirus Vaccines and Intussusception Posted Nov 2010
- Supplemental Rotavirus MMWR publications
  (contraindications, policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)

Smallpox Vaccine Recommendations (2001 and 2003)

Vaccinia (Smallpox) Vaccine (6/22/01)
Print version [PDF-930KB / 43 pages]
Recommendations for Using Smallpox Vaccine in a Pre-Event Vaccination Program (4/4/03)
Print version [PDF-236KB / 20 pages]
See also:
- Supplemental Smallpox MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)

Tdap Vaccine Recommendations (2006, 2010, 2012)

Updated Tdap Vaccine Recommendations from the ACIP, 2010 NEW Jan 2011
Adolescents (3/24/06)
Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Among ADOLESCENTS: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines
- Appendix A | Appx B | Appx C | Appx D | Appx E | Appx F
  Note: If you are using the HTML version of this document, be sure to access all links to get the complete content of the document, which includes 6 important appendices.
  
  Print version (includes appendices) [PDF-473KB / 50 pages] (summary)
Adults (under 65 years old) (12/15/06)
Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Among ADULTS: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines
- Appendix A | Appendix B | Appendix C
  
  Note: If you are using the HTML version of this document, be sure to access all links to get the complete content of the document, which includes 6 important appendices.
  Print version [PDF-418KB / 44 pages]
Adults 65 years and older (6/28/12) NEW
Updated Recommendations for Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine in Adults Aged 65 Years and Older, ACIP 2012

Print version [PDF-541KB / 20 pages]
See also:
- Supplemental Tdap MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)

Tdap and Td Vaccines and Pregnancy (10/21/11)
Updated Recommendations for Use of Tdap in Pregnant Women and Persons Who Have or Anticipate Having Close Contact with an Infant Aged <12 Months -- ACIP, 2011
Historical: Archived recommendations (previous version)

Typhoid Vaccine Recommendations (1994)

Typhoid Immunization (12/9/94)
Print version [PDF-124KB / 14 pages]

Varicella Vaccine Recommendations (2007)

Prevention of Varicella (6/22/07)
Print version [PDF-697KB / 48 pages]
See also:
- Supplemental Varicella MMWR publications UPDATED March 2012
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)

Yellow Fever Vaccine Recommendations (2010)

Yellow Fever Vaccine (7/30/10)
Print version [PDF-1.89MB / 32 pages]
See also:
- Supplemental Yellow Fever MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)
- Historical: Archived Yellow Fever recommendations (previous version)

Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine Recommendations (2008)

Prevention of Herpes Zoster (6/6/08)
Print version [PDF-759KB / 40 pages]
See also:
- Supplemental Herpes Zoster (Shingles) MMWR publications
  (policy notes, updated recommendations, notices to readers)

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