Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for Ages 18 Years or Younger, United States, 2025

These flashcards cover the essential vocabulary and definitions related to the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for the year 2025.

What is the purpose of the recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents?

To provide guidelines for vaccinations to ensure children are immunized at appropriate ages.

Catch-up vaccination

Vaccination provided at the earliest opportunity for those who fall behind or start late.

RSV-mAb

Respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibody, given as the first dose depending on maternal RSV vaccination status.

DTaP vaccine

Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine for children under 7 years.

Hib vaccine

Vaccine for Haemophilus influenzae type b, recommended for infants.

PCV vaccines

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV15, PCV20) to protect against pneumococcal infections.

IPV vaccine

Inactivated poliovirus vaccine, important for preventing poliomyelitis.

COVID-19 vaccine for children

Specific vaccines recommended for children, including mRNA and aPS types.

Meningococcal vaccines

Vaccines for Meningococcal disease, including MenACWY and MenB, for different age groups.

MMR vaccine

Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, crucial for preventing these diseases in children.

Varicella vaccine

Vaccine for chickenpox, part of the recommended immunization schedule.

HPV vaccine

Human papillomavirus vaccine, recommended to prevent HPV infections.

Seasonal administration during pregnancy

Vaccination protocols for pregnant women to protect both mothers and infants.

Dengue vaccine

Recommended for high-risk groups, specifically for seropositive individuals in endemic areas.