Immunizations through stages of life
Last Content Update: 09/11/2023
Vaccines prevent infectious diseases and some types of cancer, and provide protection at all stages of life. Below, you will find information related to vaccines at all ages.
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis A
- Rotavirus
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Flu - once a year
- COVID-19 - Updated vaccine if you haven’t already received it
- Pneumococcal (Pneumonia)
- RSV monoclonal antibody (Nirsevimab) - (If prenatal vaccine was not received)
- Flu - once a year
- COVID-19 - Updated vaccine if you haven’t already received it
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
- Meningococcal ACWY (Meningitis)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Meningococcal B (Meningitis).
Which vaccines are required for school?
California school immunization law outlines the immunizations required for school and child care entry. These resources below will help you to protect your child.
Get vaccinated before you get pregnant!
Whether it is your first baby, or you are planning to have another child, talk with your doctor about which shots you need.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Flu - once a year
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- COVID-19 - Updated vaccine if you haven’t already received it
- Other immunizations recommended by your doctor
If you miss getting these shots (MMR, chickenpox) before becoming pregnant, you can get them after your baby is born.
We recommend that pregnant people have the Tdap, flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccine to protect the baby during pregnancy until they are old enough to be immunized against these diseases! Ask your doctor for:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) - as early as possible during your third trimester, even if you got it before pregnancy
- Flu – once a year
- COVID-19 - Updated vaccine if you haven’t already received it
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - at 32-36 weeks of pregnancy during September through January
Protect your baby. To maximize your child's protection:
- Keep your baby away from sick people
- Ask family, friends, and caregivers to get their flu shot and make sure they are up to date on other shots, like whooping cough and measles
- Remind people around your baby to wash their hands often
- Flu - once a year
- COVID-19 - Updated vaccine if you haven’t already received it
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Meningococcal ACWY (Meningitis)
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Pneumococcal (Pneumonia)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - for adults 60 years and older with clinical guidance
- Shingles
- Pneumococcal (Pneumonia)
- Flu - once a year
- COVID-19 - Updated vaccine if you haven’t already received it
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - for adults 60 years and older with clinical guidance
- Other immunizations recommended by your doctor
Where can I get vaccinated in Santa Clara County?
- Family doctor
- Local pharmacies
- Travel and Immunization Clinic
- Use the Find a Clinic Tool
- Vaccines.gov
County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Immunization Program
150 W. Tasman Dr.
1st Floor
San Jose, CA 95134
United States