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Infant, Child and Adolescent Immunizations

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently added misleading claims to its autism webpage. We want to be clear: decades of high-quality, large-scale studies show that vaccines do not cause autism. "Parents deserve peace of mind. Decades of rigorous research have shown vaccines do not cause autism," said Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. "Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children's health and help them thrive."

 – American Academy of Pediatrics

Make sure your children are safe and healthy from disease

Routine childhood vaccinations are one of the most important achievements in public health over the past century. Vaccines are the best way to protect children from birth through age 18 from many childhood diseases. OHA supports the findings of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which provides trusted, science-based recommendations for a series of vaccinations to protect the youngest members of our communities from disease, disability and death.

View AAP's vaccination schedules for:

*Infants can get a head start on their health when the mother receives certain vaccines during pregnancy, including those for pertussis (Tdap), RSV (Abrysvo), flu and COVID-19. See our Immunizations During Pregnancy webpage.


All vaccinations recommended by OHA are safe and supported by robust scientific study. If you're concerned about the safety of some vaccines, we recommend the following reliable, science-based resources to learn more about the manufacturing process, history, ingredients, testing and myths related to vaccines and their safety:

teensimm.png NOTE: Adolescents ages 11-18 are recommended to receive certain vaccines to protect them from the following vaccine-preventable diseases:

View the vaccination recommendations for these adolescents on AAP’s schedule for ages 7 through 18.

School immunization requirements

Immunization requirements for school and child care
Shots are required by law for children in attendance at public and private schools, preschools, child care facilities, and Head Start programs in Oregon.


Disease protection

Vaccinations recommended for people under 19 protect against the following vaccine-preventable diseases:

It's safe and effective for some of these vaccines to be given in combination, meaning fewer shots and fewer trip to the doctor. You should always take your child's vaccination record with you every time you visit your medical provider.

For more details, including catch-up schedules and contraindications, view the full AAP immunization schedule.


To learn more, explore these resources from HealthyChildren.org, a website of the American Academy of Pediatrics.