Routine vaccines for adults
Summary of the 2024 recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ACIP).
Influenza
Everyone aged 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every year, ideally by the end of October.
Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis
Adults who never received Tdap should get one dose, then a Td or Tdap booster every 10 years. Pregnant people should get Tdap during each pregnancy, preferably between weeks 27 and 36.
Shingles
Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV, Shingrix) for adults aged 50 and older, 2 to 6 months apart. Adults 19 and older with weakened immune systems are also eligible.
Pneumococcal
In October 2024 the recommended age was lowered to 50 and older. Options include a single dose of PCV20 or PCV21, or PCV15 followed by PPSV23. Younger adults with certain medical conditions are also recommended to get vaccinated.
RSV
A single dose of RSV vaccine is recommended for adults aged 75 and older, and for adults aged 60 to 74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV. Age ranges for RSV vaccination have been changing, so check the CDC schedule for the latest guidance.
Notes
The adult schedule is updated every year. Always confirm against the current CDC schedule.