July 1, 2026
On-time vaccinations throughout childhood are essential because they provide immunity to children before they are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases.
As healthcare providers, you play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and well-being of children. You serve as a key resource for parents and families. One of the ways that health care professionals can help ensure that children are healthy is to encourage families to follow the recommended childhood immunization schedule, which protects infants, children, and teens from harmful diseases. Immunizations not only are beneficial to the child’s health but to the health of the community.
There have been updates to the Childhood Immunization Schedule according to the CDC. Many of the recommended vaccines have not changed, but please note the recommendations of the CDC below:
Immunizations Recommended for Certain High-Risk Groups or Populations:
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Meningococcal ACWY
- Meningococcal B
- Dengue
Immunizations Based on Shared Clinical Decision-Making:
- Rotavirus
- COVID-19
- Influenza
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Meningococcal ACWY
- Meningococcal B
The Pennsylvania Department of Health recommends following the most recent immunization recommendations issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines.
Sources:
US Department of Health and Human Services Fact Sheet: CDC Childhood Immunization Recommendations Fact Sheet: CDC Childhood Immunization Recommendations | HHS.gov
Commonwealth of PA: General Immunization Guidance: General Immunization Guidance | Department of Health | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania