Child / Adolescent Immunization Guideline Chart* Immunizations Vaccine When
needed
Childhood Hemophilus Influenza B
(HIB) Primary series in early childhood, boosters usually not needed
Measles/Mumps/Rubella
(MMR) 2 doses needed by college entry Diphtheria/Pertussis/
Tetanus
(DTaP)
Primary series in early childhood
Polio Primary series in childhood — boosters needed only for some overseas travel
Pneumococcus Primary
series in childhood
Hepatitis A Primary series in childhood, started in 2007
Students Entering College Hepatitis B Complete series of 3 recommended for all college age
students
(Ages 18 to 24) Varicella
(Chickenpox) Series of 2 strongly recommended for anyone over the age of 13 who has not had chickenpox
Meningococcus One shot recommended for students, prior to entry into
college
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
(Tdap) Tdap before entry into college, TD Booster every 10 years after childhood DPT series
Consider for
Students
Currently
Entering College
Hepatitis A Series of two (Ages 18 to 24) Human Papilloma Virus Series of two
Pneumococcus vaccine For adults with certain health conditions, and for all adults > 65
Influenza vaccine For adults with certain health conditions and for all adults > 50
*The above information reflects national recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or the American College Health Care Association and/or the American Academy of Pediatrics.
**Cost figures listed above are approximations and represent the range of costs at MSU. There is a standard administration
fee for providing vaccinations in most healthcare settings.
Adult Immunization Guidelines
Adults ages 25-64 should receive Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Varicella, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
boosters, and may require Hepatitis A and B and Influenza vaccines.
Adults ages 50-65 should receive Influenza, Pneumococcal, Varicella and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis boosters
and may require Hepatitis A and B vaccines.
1.Meningitis vaccination is not usually recommended for people over 24 years of age.
2.Recommended for all adults after 50, and for people with certain health risks at a younger age.
3.Measles/Mumps/Rubella: One dose is recommended for those born in 1957 or later if that person has not been previously vaccinated.
(A second dose of MMR may be required in some settings; ask your healthcare professional if you need a second dose.) People born
before 1957 are usually considered immune.
4.Recommended only for people who have not had the chickenpox.
5.Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster recommended every 10 years.
6.Ask your doctor. Recommended for some adults with certain health conditions and/or occupations. Some people from other parts of
the world already have immunity.
7.Ask your doctor. Recommended for some adults with certain health conditions and/or occupations. Some people from other parts of the world
already have immunity.
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