Immunization Guidance for Parents

What's New ...

Many children and adults have fallen behind on receiving recommended, routine vaccines. Routine vaccination rates are rebounding but aren't yet recovered among all groups. In addition, while childhood vaccination coverage remains high nationally and most parents are confident in the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, the spread of myths and misinformation is still a threat to our state vaccination rates. Health care providers are prepared to safely give children and adults the vaccines they need. Call your health care provider to be sure you and your family are up-to-date on all recommended vaccines. If you do not have a health care provider, please call 2-1-1 to find a provider in your area. 

Vaccines For Your Children 

Everything you need to know about all of the routinely recommended childhood vaccines from the CDC, including:

• Easy To Read Schedules 
• Why Vaccinate 
• What To Expect At Your Child’s Visit 
• Preventable Diseases 
• Frequently Asked Questions 

Did You Know?

In New Hampshire, all children through the age of 18 years are able to receive all recommended vaccines at no cost for the vaccine. Your health provider may charge a small administration fee, but no child can be denied state-supplied vaccine because of the inability to pay that fee.

How can NH do this?

By combining federal funds from the Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program, allocations from the NH Vaccine Association (contributions from NH insurance companies) and some state general funds, DHHS is able to provide every NH child with all recommended vaccinations.

Vaccines protect children from diseases and keep them healthy. Routine childhood vaccines can also protect you and other family members from exposure to vaccine preventable diseases. Contact your child's health care provider to see what vaccinations your child needs.

Getting Ready for School or Starting Pre-School or Childcare?

Getting your child ready for childcare or school is the perfect time to make sure they are up-to-date with their immunizations. See the latest NH Specific Immunization Requirements on our Immunization Guidance for Schools page and our Immunization Guidance for Childcare page.