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Check which vaccines your child may need based on age and previous vaccination history.
Downloadable vaccination checklists and summary guideline PDFs are now on the HCP pages for Anatomic and Functional Asplenia, Vaccination in Patients with Cancer, and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant recipients — preview in the browser or save for clinic use.
Browse HCP special populations →In its August 26 issue, Nature Medicine published Recombinant Shingles Vaccination and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events. Read the summary and open the full PDF on Global Vaccine Updates.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →On June 17, FDA expanded Capvaxive (PCV21, Merck) to children and adolescents age 2–17 at increased IPD risk after a primary pediatric PCV series—the same population currently eligible for PPSV23. PCV21 remains recommended for adults age 50+ and high-risk adults 18–49, but not for primary infant series (PCV15 or PCV20). FDA approval letter and package insert PDFs on HCP Vaccine Updates.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →ACOG released its 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule with routine pregnancy vaccines (influenza, COVID-19, Tdap, RSV) and seven additional vaccines when indicated. RSV vaccination is recommended for one pregnancy only; subsequent pregnancies should use infant RSV preventive antibody. The schedule aligns with the 2025 CDC schedule, with ACOG routinely recommending COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy. Endorsed by AAFP, AAP, SMFM, and nine other organizations. Full summary and PDF on HCP Vaccine Updates.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →Immunize.org and the Autism Science Foundation updated their evidence resource confirming no causal link between autism and vaccines, including MMR and thimerosal-containing vaccines. The update also covers immune system capacity, known genetic/environmental risk factors, and includes supporting PDFs now available on HCP Vaccine Updates.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →حملة تطعيم ضد شلل الأطفال من يوم ١٩ أبريل ولمدة ٤ أيام. الحملة مجانية وتستهدف الأطفال من عمر يوم حتى ٥ سنوات. الحملة محدودة وفي السادس من أكتوبر والشيخ زايد بمحافظة الجيزة.
لمعرفة معلومات أكثر عن التطعيم اضغط هنا ←A new Expert Review of Vaccines study reports that a single PCV13 dose was not associated with increased inflammatory bowel disease activity in children and adolescents over 24 months, with similar exacerbation rates versus controls. The full study PDF is now available on the HCP Vaccine Updates page.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →FDA expanded the indicated age range for Arexvy to include adults age 18 through 49 years at increased risk for RSV lower respiratory tract disease. The update notes Arexvy should not be used during pregnancy, and that RSV vaccine recommendations are pending due to the stay of ACIP activities.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →The AAFP has published its 2026 recommended immunization schedules for birth through 18 years and for adults—aligned with the AAP childhood schedule and with targeted updates to the adult schedule. On our HCP Vaccine Updates page you can read the summary and open or download the official AAFP schedule PDFs.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) endorsed a new GSK pentavalent meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY-CRM/MenB-4C, Penmenvy) for use in people aged ≥10 years when both MenACWY and MenB are indicated. The recommendation highlights implementation efficiency, equity, and real-world feasibility. Serious adverse events were rare and occurred at similar frequencies in pentavalent and control groups. Using pentavalent vaccine as an alternative to concomitant administration was the most cost-saving option.
Read More →Downloadable vaccination checklists and summary guideline PDFs are now on the HCP pages for Anatomic and Functional Asplenia, Vaccination in Patients with Cancer, and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant recipients — preview in the browser or save for clinic use.
Browse HCP special populations →In its August 26 issue, Nature Medicine published Recombinant Shingles Vaccination and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events. Read the summary and open the full PDF on Global Vaccine Updates.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →On June 17, FDA expanded Capvaxive (PCV21, Merck) to children and adolescents age 2–17 at increased IPD risk after a primary pediatric PCV series—the same population currently eligible for PPSV23. PCV21 remains recommended for adults age 50+ and high-risk adults 18–49, but not for primary infant series (PCV15 or PCV20). FDA approval letter and package insert PDFs on HCP Vaccine Updates.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →ACOG released its 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule with routine pregnancy vaccines (influenza, COVID-19, Tdap, RSV) and seven additional vaccines when indicated. RSV vaccination is recommended for one pregnancy only; subsequent pregnancies should use infant RSV preventive antibody. The schedule aligns with the 2025 CDC schedule, with ACOG routinely recommending COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy. Endorsed by AAFP, AAP, SMFM, and nine other organizations. Full summary and PDF on HCP Vaccine Updates.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →Immunize.org and the Autism Science Foundation updated their evidence resource confirming no causal link between autism and vaccines, including MMR and thimerosal-containing vaccines. The update also covers immune system capacity, known genetic/environmental risk factors, and includes supporting PDFs now available on HCP Vaccine Updates.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →حملة تطعيم ضد شلل الأطفال من يوم ١٩ أبريل ولمدة ٤ أيام. الحملة مجانية وتستهدف الأطفال من عمر يوم حتى ٥ سنوات. الحملة محدودة وفي السادس من أكتوبر والشيخ زايد بمحافظة الجيزة.
لمعرفة معلومات أكثر عن التطعيم اضغط هنا ←A new Expert Review of Vaccines study reports that a single PCV13 dose was not associated with increased inflammatory bowel disease activity in children and adolescents over 24 months, with similar exacerbation rates versus controls. The full study PDF is now available on the HCP Vaccine Updates page.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →FDA expanded the indicated age range for Arexvy to include adults age 18 through 49 years at increased risk for RSV lower respiratory tract disease. The update notes Arexvy should not be used during pregnancy, and that RSV vaccine recommendations are pending due to the stay of ACIP activities.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →The AAFP has published its 2026 recommended immunization schedules for birth through 18 years and for adults—aligned with the AAP childhood schedule and with targeted updates to the adult schedule. On our HCP Vaccine Updates page you can read the summary and open or download the official AAFP schedule PDFs.
Read more on Vaccine Updates →CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) endorsed a new GSK pentavalent meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY-CRM/MenB-4C, Penmenvy) for use in people aged ≥10 years when both MenACWY and MenB are indicated. The recommendation highlights implementation efficiency, equity, and real-world feasibility. Serious adverse events were rare and occurred at similar frequencies in pentavalent and control groups. Using pentavalent vaccine as an alternative to concomitant administration was the most cost-saving option.
Read More →New downloadable vaccination checklist and asplenia vaccination guidelines on the HCP Anatomic and Functional Asplenia page — preview in the browser or save the PDFs for clinic use.
Read more →New chemotherapy vaccination checklist and guidelines PDFs on Vaccination in Patients with Cancer — at the top of the handbook PDF section, with CCLG and Australian Immunisation Handbook tables below.
Read more →New HSCT vaccination checklist and guidelines PDFs for haematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients — preview and download in the resources section, with existing CCLG and handbook PDFs.
Read more →In its August 26 issue, Nature Medicine published this study — summary and full PDF on Global Vaccine Updates.
Read more →New PDF on the Shingles (HZ) documents page — evidence on recombinant shingles vaccination and dementia risk.
Read more →New PDF on the Shingles (HZ) documents page — evidence on recombinant shingles vaccination and cardiovascular outcomes.
Read more →New PDF on the Pneumococcal documents page — expert opinions on adult vaccination against respiratory infections in Egypt.
Read more →New bilingual HCP guide on travel vaccines for Egyptians going abroad: prepare 4–6 weeks before departure, destination-specific vaccines, routine catch-up, and CDC Travelers' Health destination lookup by country.
Read more →دليل جديد للعاملين بالمجال الطبي بالعربي والإنجليزي: التحضير قبل السفر من مصر، اللقاحات حسب الوجهة، وروابط أداة CDC لمتطلبات اللقاحات حسب الدولة.
اقرأ المزيد ←June 17, 2026: FDA expanded Capvaxive for children and adolescents age 2–17 with chronic conditions at increased IPD risk, after a primary pediatric PCV series. Includes FDA approval letter and package insert PDFs on Global Vaccine Updates.
Read more →New downloadable vaccination checklist and asplenia vaccination guidelines on the HCP Anatomic and Functional Asplenia page — preview in the browser or save the PDFs for clinic use.
Read more →New chemotherapy vaccination checklist and guidelines PDFs on Vaccination in Patients with Cancer — at the top of the handbook PDF section, with CCLG and Australian Immunisation Handbook tables below.
Read more →New HSCT vaccination checklist and guidelines PDFs for haematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients — preview and download in the resources section, with existing CCLG and handbook PDFs.
Read more →In its August 26 issue, Nature Medicine published this study — summary and full PDF on Global Vaccine Updates.
Read more →New PDF on the Shingles (HZ) documents page — evidence on recombinant shingles vaccination and dementia risk.
Read more →New PDF on the Shingles (HZ) documents page — evidence on recombinant shingles vaccination and cardiovascular outcomes.
Read more →New PDF on the Pneumococcal documents page — expert opinions on adult vaccination against respiratory infections in Egypt.
Read more →New bilingual HCP guide on travel vaccines for Egyptians going abroad: prepare 4–6 weeks before departure, destination-specific vaccines, routine catch-up, and CDC Travelers' Health destination lookup by country.
Read more →دليل جديد للعاملين بالمجال الطبي بالعربي والإنجليزي: التحضير قبل السفر من مصر، اللقاحات حسب الوجهة، وروابط أداة CDC لمتطلبات اللقاحات حسب الدولة.
اقرأ المزيد ←June 17, 2026: FDA expanded Capvaxive for children and adolescents age 2–17 with chronic conditions at increased IPD risk, after a primary pediatric PCV series. Includes FDA approval letter and package insert PDFs on Global Vaccine Updates.
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