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Vaccine Information

Vaccines help protect you from serious diseases. Learn more below about what vaccines you and your children need, and how to get help finding a healthcare provider to make sure you're up-to-date!

By Population Group

For Adults

You may not realize that you need vaccines throughout your life. Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date because immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time You are also at risk for different diseases as an adult. Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available.

 

To learn more about vaccines and take this quick quiz to find out which vaccines you may need.

For Parents

Vaccines are recommended throughout your child's life to protect against serious, sometimes deadly diseases. All doctors and health care providers in Connecticut who vaccinate children under 19 years of age participate in the Connecticut Vaccine Program (CVP) and can give your child vaccines he or she needs.

 

For a link to laws and exemptions related to required immunizations for school-aged students, click here.

 

If you need help finding a health care provider for your child, view the CT Vaccine Provider List to find a CVP provider near you or call (860) 509-7929.

FIND OUT WHICH VACCINES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR OUR CHILD BASED ON THEIR AGE

For College

If your child is a college student -or soon to be one- making sure he or she is fully vaccinated is critically important, especially for those who will be living in a dormitory or another shared space. That's because large groups of people in close proximity provide the ideal conditions for spreading diseases, including those that are vaccine-preventable.

Full-time or matriculating students born after December 31, 1956 who are attending higher education programs in Connecticut must have the following immunizations:

 

  • Measles (2 doses)
  • Mumps (2 doses)
  • Rubella (2 doses)
  • Varicella (2 doses)
  • Meningococcal (1 dose if residing on-campus)

For a link to laws and exemptions related to required immunizations for college students, click here.

Vaccines can help keep students from contracting serious illnesses and missing classes. Not all recommended vaccines are required for college attendance. Make sure your child is protected against other diseases such as meningitis B, Human Papilomavuris Virus (HPV), COVID-19, and influenza (annually).

For Pregnant Women

There are some vaccines that women who are considering pregnancy or are currently pregnant should receive to protect themselves and their baby. Learn more here:

For Individuals Traveling Internationally

Visiting another country can put you at risk for diseases that may not normally be found in the United States. Getting vaccinated against certain diseases is of the most effective things you can do to protect our health abroad.

 

To learn more about vaccines for travel visit: 

 

FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MOVED TO CT FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY

Are you an individual who moved to Connecticut from another country and have been granted humanitarian parole or refugee status?

 

Humanitarian Parole/Refugee Requirements:

  • Vaccinations: One shot of Measles, one shot of Polio, one shot of COVID-19.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test

Note:

  • Refugees have additional healthcare requirements.
  • Please also visit the CDC Immunization Schedules to see which other vaccinations are recommended by your age.
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