What Vaccines Should I Get?

Flu (yearly) — 6 months and older

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Adults over the age of 65 should consider the high-dose flu vaccine.

COVID — 5 years and older should get 1 dose of updated COVID vaccine

COVID-19 guidelines can change often; check CDC guidelines here.

Children aged 6 months-4 years may need multiple doses to be up to date, including at least 1 dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine. Consult your child’s pediatrician to see how many doses they need.

People who are immunocompromised may get additional doses of updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Adults over 65 who received 1 dose of any updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine should receive 1 additional dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the previous updated dose.

RSV — 75 years and older; ages 60-74 at increased risk of severe disease; pregnant mothers

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HPV — 26 years and under

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Pneumonia — Children 5 years and under; adults 65 and older; other ages with risk conditions

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Shingles — Adults 50 and older; adults 19 and older with weakened immune system

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Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)) — Ages 7 and older

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DTaP is for young children 6 and under. For more information on DTaP, click here.

Childhood Vaccines:

For recommended vaccine schedule by age for your child, please click here or ask your pediatrician.

For school and camp vaccination requirements see Massachusetts guidelines here.