Essential Vaccines by Age Group

Earlier this year, WHO released a list of the top 10 threats to global health in 2019. Infectious diseases including Ebola, dengue, and influenza topped the list, but vaccine hesitancy was also mentioned as a serious threat could lead to the re-emergence of infectious diseases that were previously eliminated. August has been designated National Immunization Awareness Month by the US CDC. Contagion® has organized a list of essential vaccines by age group. Children should receive a seasonal flu shot each year by the end of October, beginning at 6 months of age.