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This table summarizes general eligibility information for 13 vaccines for children and adolescents ages 0 months to 18 years.

COVID-19

Ages 6 months and older

DTaP

Ages 2 months to 6 years

Flu

Annually for anyone ages 6 months or older, with rare exceptions

Hepatitis A

Typically given between 12 to 23 months of age

Hepatitis B

Eligible from 0 months* of age and older

HPV

Routinely started between 11 to 12 years of age, but can be given between 9 to 26 years of age

MMR

Ages 12 months to 6 years

Meningitis

Ages 11 and older

Mpox

Ages 18 years and older when at risk of infection

Pneumonia

Ages 2 months and older

Polio

Vaccine series given between ages 2 months and 6 years

Tdap

Ages 11 and older

Varicella

A two-dose series given to those ages 12 months and older

This table summarizes general eligibility information for 12 vaccines for patients ages 19 to 64 years of age.

COVID-19

Ages 19 years and older

Flu

Annually for anyone ages 6 months or older, with rare exceptions

Hepatitis A

Any person who is not fully vaccinated and requests vaccination

Hepatitis B

Unvaccinated adults ages 19 and older

HPV

Can be given between ages 9 to 26 years. Some adults between ages 27 to 45 years may also be eligible.

MMR

Adults born after 1957 who have no evidence of immunity

Mpox

Ages 18 and older and at risk of infection

Pneumonia

Adults ages 50 and older or adults ages 19 and older with certain conditions or risk factors

Rabies

Adults with high risk for exposure or post-exposure

RSV

Adults 50 to 74 years of age with an increased risk of severe RSV or adults over 75 years of age

Shingles

Adults ages 50 and older or adults ages 19 and older who are or will become immunocompromised

Tdap

Adults ages 19 and older

This table summarizes general eligibility information for 10 vaccines for patients 65 years of age or older.

COVID-19

Ages 19 years and older

Flu

Annually for anyone ages 6 months or older, with rare exceptions

Hepatitis A

Any person who is not fully vaccinated and requests vaccination

Hepatitis B

Unvaccinated adults ages 19 and older

Mpox

Ages 18 and older at risk of infection

Pneumonia

Adults ages 50 and older

Rabies

Adults with high risk for exposure or post-exposure

RSV

Adults 50 to 74 years of age with an increased risk of severe RSV or adults over 75 years of age

Shingles

Adults ages 50 and older

Tdap

Adults ages 19 and older

This table summarizes general eligibility information for eight vaccines for patients who are planning to travel.

Chikungunya

Some travelers 12 years and older at higher risk of exposure to chikungunya virus or at increased risk of severe disease are recommended to receive an age-appropriate vaccine.

Cholera

For people 2 to 64 years of age if traveling to an area where cholera is present or where the water and food are unsafe to drink

Hepatitis A

Any person who is not fully vaccinated and traveling to or working in countries with intermediate or high rates of hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Eligible from 0 months* of age and older

Japanese encephalitis

Some people 2 months of age and older who are traveling to high-risk areas

Rabies

Adults with high risk for exposure or post-exposure

Tick-borne encephalitis

Ages 1 and older who are at increased risk for infection based on travel season, location, activities and duration

Typhoid

People 2 years of age and older who are traveling to high-risk areas where typhoid fever is of concern at least 2 weeks before travel

The CDC recommends the 2025/26 COVID-19 vaccine for adults 65 and older and people 6 months* to 64 years at increased risk. Vaccination decisions are individually based and need-focused.

Conditions that put you at higher risk, according to the CDC, include being a past or current smoker, being physically inactive, blood disorders, Body Mass Index greater than 25, cancer, chronic liver disease, chronic lung disease, dementia or a neurologic condition, diabetes, heart disease, HIV or tuberculosis infection, kidney disease, mental health conditions, pregnancy, transplant, substance use disorders, weakened immune system, and any other conditions or situations that place you at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu vaccination for nearly everyone 6 months of age or older, and our certified immunizers are able to vaccinate patients as young as 3 years old in some states. Get your flu shot to help reduce your risk of serious complications from the flu, including hospitalization.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age, adults ages 19 through 59 who have not been vaccinated, adults ages 50 years and older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection, as well as infants.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that the HPV vaccine be administered to individuals as young as 9 years old and those up to 26 years of age or if recommended by your health care provider.

The CDC recommends meningococcal vaccines for 11 to 12 year olds, a booster dose at 16 years old, and for other children and adults who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease.

Children should get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age and the second between ages 4 and 6. Teens and adults should also be up-to-date on their MMR vaccination.

The CDC recommends mpox vaccination for any person with known or suspected exposure to mpox and for specific populations that may be at higher risk. Pneumonia vaccine is recommended for adults 50 years of age or older and patients 19 through 49 years of age who have certain medical conditions or risk factors.

Polio vaccine is recommended for children at 2 months, 4 months, 6 through 18 months, then ages 4 through 6 years. RSV vaccine is recommended for people 75 years or older, people 50 to 74 and at increased risk, and some pregnant women. Shingles vaccine is recommended for adults ages 50 and older and adults ages 19 and older with weakened immune systems. Tdap helps prevent tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis and is recommended at age 11 or 12 and at least every 10 years after that. Varicella vaccine is recommended as a two-dose series for children, adolescents and adults.

A preparation that is used to stimulate the body’s immune response against diseases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Explaining how vaccines work. CDC.gov. Published August 10, 2024.

Vaccines help your body protect itself from diseases. When you get vaccinated, your body activates a natural defense. The vaccine imitates a virus or bacteria. Your body reacts to this imitation by producing antibodies. This is called an immune response.

The antibodies your body makes after a vaccine can recognize specific germs. Your antibodies know how to fight these familiar germs if they return. After antibodies are activated from a vaccine, you might notice mild side effects. These side effects may last a day or two. These side effects don't mean you have an infection.

Vaccines are important for global health. According to the World Health Organization, vaccines help save millions of lives every year, help your body fight diseases, help stop diseases from spreading across communities, help reduce serious complications from infections, and are safe and effective for many people.

Many insurance plans will cover some or all costs of select vaccinations. To ensure coverage, contact your insurance provider.

Medicare Part B covers preventative care vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and pneumococcal pneumonia at no cost. Medicare Part B also covers hepatitis B vaccines for certain patients at no cost. Medicare Part D covers preventative care vaccines for shingles, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Tdap at no cost. Certain other vaccines may be covered with cost sharing.

Schedule vaccines at CVS in the way most convenient for you:

• Call 1-800-SHOP CVS 1-800-746-7287 (TTY:711)
• Visit CVS Pharmacy or MinuteClinic
• Visit CVS Health app
• Call your local Longs Pharmacy®
• Walk-ins are also welcome

Vaccines go through years of testing and are continuously monitored for safety and efficacy once licensed and in use. U.S. teams of physicians, scientists and public health experts closely monitor any adverse effects that might occur after a vaccination and respond as necessary to ensure vaccines are held to the highest safety standards.

At this time, you may only access your own vaccination records or those of your minor children. Any patient age 18 or older must create their own account on Care.CVS.com to access their vaccination records.

If you’re looking for prescriptions, vaccinations or health cards from Longs Drugs®, you can add minors to your view by requesting to manage their prescriptions in CVS Pharmacy®.