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For children and adolescents aged 4 months-18 years who start late or who are > 1 month behind.

BOLDFACED ITEMS HAVE ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTES. Click on vaccine names and boldfaced items for more detailed information.

These tables give catch-up schedules and minimum intervals between doses for children who have delayed immunizations. There is no need to restart a vaccine series regardless of the time that has elapsed between doses. Use the chart appropriate for the childs age.

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