Adult Immunizations

Immunizations are NOT just for children! Adults of all ages need immunizations to stay healthy. The specific vaccines recommended for adults may depend on factors such as age, health conditions, lifestyle and risk factors, and travel plans.

New York State Department of Health Immunization Recommendations

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) recommends that individuals receive age-appropriate immunizations to protect themselves and their communities.

New York State Department of Health recommends the following immunization schedules:

• Persons ages 19 years or older:
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Adult Immunization Schedule for Ages 19 Years or Older (2026) (PDF) (aafp.org)
• Persons ages 18 years or younger:
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule for Ages 18 Years or Younger (2026) (PDF) (aafp.org)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule for Ages 18 Years or Younger (2026) (PDF) (aap.org)
• Persons who are pregnant:
  • American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Maternal Immunization Schedule (2026) (PDF) (acog.org)

Information on Recommended Vaccines for Adults

• Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine - For anyone who is 6 months of age or older
  • Influenza (Flu) Fact Sheet
  • How to Cocoon a Newborn: Family & Friends Can Protect Baby From Germs (HealthyChildren.org)
• Pneumococcal Vaccine - For adults
  • Adults 19 And Older Immunization Schedules (aafp.org)
  • Pneumococcal Disease Fact Sheet
• Tetanus (Lockjaw), Diphtheria and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine - For anyone 10 years of age and older, particularly pregnant women and other persons in contact with infants
  • Tetanus Vaccination (cdc.gov) | Tetanus (Lockjaw) Fact Sheet
  • Diphtheria Vaccination (cdc.gov) | Diphtheria Fact Sheet
  • Whooping Cough Vaccination (cdc.gov) | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Fact Sheet
  • How to Cocoon a Newborn: Family & Friends Can Protect Baby From Germs (HealthyChildren.org)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine - For adolescents and adults 26 years of age and younger
  • HPV Vaccine A Guide for Adults Ages 18-26 Years (immunize.org)
• Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine - For adults 50 years and older
  • Shingles Vaccination (cdc.gov)
• Viral Hepatitis Vaccine
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis A Fact Sheet
  • Hepatitis B Fact Sheet
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine (cdc.gov)

Additional Resources

• Respiratory Season Immunization Recommendations for New York State and New York City, 2026-2027 (PDF)
• New York State and New York City Endorse the 2026 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Maternal Immunization Schedule (PDF)
• Stories of Those Affected by Vaccine Preventable Diseases
  • Families Fighting Flu: Stories of families whose lives have been permanently altered by influenza (familiesfightingflu.org)
  • Shots4Meningitis: Every Story is Different (shots4meningitis.org)
  • Voices for Vaccines: Learn more about why you should vax (voicesforvaccines.org)
  • National Foundation for Infectious Diseases: Learn about real stories from real people about vaccine preventable diseases by age, group, disease and state (nfid.org)
  • Shot by shot: Stories of vaccine-preventable diseases from the California Immunization Coalition) (shotbyshot.org)
  • Vaccinate your Family: Families who have lost someone to devasting, preventable disease share their stories (vaccinateyourfamily.org)
• Vaccine Safety
• Immunization for Women - Immunization Information for OB/GYNs and Their Patients (acog.org)
• Vaccinations Needed During Pregnancy (immunize.org) (PDF)
• Getting the Best Health Care by Having a Medical Home
• Health Care Personnel
• Travel Immunizations