VACCINE TYPE  

RECOMMENDED DOSES OF VACCINE FOR ADULTS  

Influenza (flu) vaccine  

One (1) dose every year  

Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine  

Two (2) doses for adults who have not had chickenpox  

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine  

One (1) dose for adults 65 years and older and for people with chronic conditions or weakened immune systems. Some people may need two (2) doses.  

Hepatitis B vaccine  

Three (3) doses of Hepatitis B are recommended for: health care professionals; patients receiving hemodialysis; injection drug users; and individuals with chronic liver disease or end-stage renal disease  

Hepatitis A vaccine  

Two (2) doses of Hepatitis A vaccine are recommended for: people with chronic liver disease; people with blood clotting disorders; people who live with or care for a person with Hepatitis A; people who anticipate close, personal contact with an international adoptee from a country where Hepatitis A is prevalent; injection drug users; and international travelers  

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine  

Two (2) doses  

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)/Td vaccine  

One (1) tetanus booster every 10 years  

One (1) dose of Tdap should replace a single tetanus booster for adults under 65 years  

Meningococcal vaccine  

One (1) dose for adults with a damaged or removed spleen; people with immune system disorders; military recruits; microbiologists exposed to meningococcal bacteria; and international travelers. Those who have an increased risk of infection may need to be revaccinated.  

Typhoid vaccine  

One (1) dose; booster every 2-3 years  

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine  

Three (3) doses for women aged 19-26. Men may also get three (3) doses to protect against genital warts.