Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger - United States, 2024

Published on January 11, 2024

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended 2024 immunization schedule for children.

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