Vaccination is a simple, safe and effective way to protect against harmful diseases
The resources provided on this site are compiled to strengthen and support vaccination efforts in communities across Kentucky.
Infant and Childhood
On-time vaccination during childhood is crucial. Vaccinations help to provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases.
Recommended Immunizations
Resources
CDC | Infant and Childhood Vaccination Resources
KDPH | Vaccines for Children (VFC)
CDC | Early Childhood Milestones Moments Brochure
Adolescent
As children get older, protection from childhood vaccines wears off and the risk of exposure to certain diseases increases.
Recommended Immunizations
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis)
- HPV
- Meningococcal
- Influenza (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)
- COVID-19
Resources
HPV Start @ 9 Vaccination Toolkit
HPV National Roundtable Resource Library
KDPH | Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program
CDC | Preteen and Teen Vaccination Resources
Adult
Protection from certain vaccines given throughout childhood can wear off over time, putting you at risk for different diseases as an adult. Vaccination is a convenient and safe way to protect your body.
Recommended Immunizations
- Tetanus Diphtheria, (Td) (every 10 years)
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) (one dose in place of the Td booster)
- Influenza (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)
- COVID-19
If high risk
Recommended Immunizations for People Older than 60
- Pneumococcal (PPSV) - older than 65
- Shingles (Zoster) - older than 60
- Influenza Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
- RSV
- COVID-19
Resources
CDC | Adult Vaccination Resources
Pregnancy
Babies receive early protection from serious diseases such as flu, COVID-19, whooping cough and more when a mother chooses to be vaccinated during pregnancy.
Recommended Immunizations
- Influenza only inactivated influenza vaccine is appropriate for pregnancy
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) once during every pregnancy or immediately postpartum.
- RSV
- COVID-19
If high risk or indicated
Resources
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy
CDC | Pregnancy and Vaccination
ACOG | Vaccine Safety During Pregnancy
Flu
Vaccine experts recommend that everyone 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated against the flu. While vaccination against the flu is recommended for everyone, it is especially important for those at high risk for serious flu-related complications or those who live with or care for people at high risk, including:
- Children younger than 5 years, especially those younger than 2 years.
- Pregnant women
- People 65 and older
- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
- Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
- People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
- Health care workers;
- Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from flu; and
- Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children younger than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated).
Resources