The CDC recommends tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis every 10 years after the initial three-shot vaccination series. It also recommends vaccinations for varicella (chicken pox); measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); and influenza, as well as human papillomavirus (HPV) for females 19 to 26 years old.
The CDC recommends the following vaccinations for children ages seven through 18: tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis; measles, mumps and rubella; varicella; influenza; Hepatitis B and polio, plus human papillomavirus for females 11 to18 years old; .
The CDC recommends the following immunizations for children up to six years old: Hepatitis A and B; tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis; measles, mumps and rubella; influenza; pneumonia; and polio.
The CDC recommends additional immunizations for high-risk travelers: the very young, the very old, those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, and pregnant women. That list includes Hepatitis A, pneumonia and shingles.
The CDC maintains a list of destinations around the world; any health alerts for a specific country can be found on that country's page. Travelers should check these alerts four to six weeks before leaving home to see if any last-minute immunizations are needed..
Local physicians, including pediatricians, should be able to provide all required routine immunizations. If you don't have a regular physician, check with your local health department to find out where you can get yours.
