COVID-19 Vaccines Included in Immunization Schedules for 2023

As for the polio vaccine in adults, guidelines now recommend that those at increased risk for the virus receive a lifetime booster even if they already had the three-dose polio vaccination series.

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Other important additions include the newly approved Priorix vaccine for children and adults to protect against MMR, and PreHevbrio, a three-dose vaccine for hepatitis B in adults.

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For the 20-valent conjugate pneumococcal vaccine, recommendations were added for those over age 65 years who previously received the PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines, in line with ACIP guidance in the fall (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
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PCV15 was also added for children and adolescents, with a note that the PCV13 and PCV15 can be used interchangeably in both healthy children and those at risk for invasive pneumococcal disease. Clarifications were also made about when a fourth dose would be indicated for children.

Detailed immunization schedules for children and adolescents are available on the CDC website. A color-coded key indicates age requirements, risk factors, precautions, and when a vaccine is not recommended. A parent-friendly version has also been made available (2^✔ ✔Trusted Source
New 2023 Immunization Schedules Now Available

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Further changes throughout the year, plus guidance and support for healthcare providers for each vaccine, can be found through respective vaccine-specific ACIP recommendations.

References:

1. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention – (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html)
2. New 2023 Immunization Schedules Now Available – (https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/2023-immunization-schedules.html)

Source: Medindia