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. 2013 Oct 15;10(2):306–309. doi: 10.4161/hv.26797

Table 1. Recommended adult (aged 19 y and older) immunization schedule, by vaccines and age group.

Vaccines 19–21 y 22–26 y 27–49 y 50–59 y 60–64 y >65 y
Influenza 1 dose annually
Td/Tdap Substitute 1-time dose of Tdap for Td booster, then boost with Td every 10 y
Varicella 2 doses
HPV (Female) 3 doses through age 26 y Not Recommended
HPV (Male) 3 doses through age 21 y or may be through 26 y* Not Recommended
Zoster Not Recommended 1 dose
MMR 1 or 2 doses Not Recommended
PPSV23 1 or 2 doses* 1 dose
PCV13 1 dose*
Meningococcal 1 or more dose*
Hepatitis A 2 doses*
Hepatitis B 3 doses*

Td/Tdap, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis; HPV, human papilloma virus; MMR, measles, mumps, rubella; PPSV23, pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine; PCV13, pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine. *Vaccine is recommended for adults with certain risks related to their health, job or lifestyle that put them at higher risk for serious diseases.