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JAMA. 2007;298(21):2477.

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MMWR. 2007;56:Q1-Q4

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) annually reviews the recommended Adult Immunization Schedule to ensure that the schedule reflects current recommendations for the licensed vaccines. In June 2007, ACIP approved the Adult Immunization Schedule for October 2007–September 2008. Additional information is available as follows: schedule (in English and Spanish) at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/adult-schedule.htm; adult vaccinations at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/default.htm; ACIP statements for specific vaccines at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/acip-list.htm; and reporting adverse events at http://www.vaers.hhs.gov or by telephone, 800-822-7967.

Changes for October 2007–September 2008

Age-Based Schedule (Figure 1)

• The yellow bar for varicella vaccine has been extended through all age groups, indicating that the vaccine is recommended for all adults without evidence of immunity to varicella.

• Zoster vaccine has been added, with a yellow bar indicating that the vaccine is recommended for persons aged 60 years.

Medical/Other Indications Schedule (Figure 2)

• The title has been changed to "Vaccines that might be indicated for . . . [Full Text of this Article]