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Vaccination Schedule for Adults and Adolescents

Medical Author: Edmond A. Hooker, MD, DrPH
Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

What is the vaccination schedule for adolescents?


Table 4: Recommended vaccination schedule for adolescents
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm#printable
Recommended vaccination schedule for adolescents
Source: CDC


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There is no clear-cut answer to this question. Before you start or stop any medicine, it is always best to speak with the doctor who is caring for you while you are pregnant. Read on to learn about deciding to use medicine while pregnant.

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