Vaccines at 7 to 10 Years

What vaccines will my 7-10 year old get?
- Influenza (Flu)
Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every year. - HPV
Although recommended for children ages 11-12, the HPV vaccine can be given as early as 9 to help protect both girls and boys from HPV infection and cancers caused by HPV.
calendar icon You can take advantage of any visit to your child’s doctor to get recommended vaccines for your child, including sports physicals or annual checkups before the school year.
Following the vaccine schedule
CDC, American Academy of Family Physicians and American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommend children receive all vaccines according to the recommended vaccine schedule.
- Get a list of vaccines that your child may need based on age, health conditions, and other factors.
- Learn the reasons why you should follow the vaccine schedule.
Vaccines your child may have missed
Find your child’s personal immunization record and bring it to your appointment. An up-to-date record tells your doctor exactly what shots your child has already received.
If your child missed a vaccine, now is a good time for your child to catch up. Make an appointment for your child to get caught up if they haven’t received vaccines to protect against any of the following diseases:
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis) (Tdap)
- Hepatitis A (HepA)
- Hepatitis B (HepB)
- Polio (IPV)
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
Page last reviewed: February 25, 2020
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases