Patients, Parents, and Guardians

Journey of Your Child’s Vaccine

Learn about the journey of a childhood vaccine’s development, from lab testing through safety monitoring. There are three phases of clinical trials before a is eligible to be vaccine licensed. Vaccines are also monitored by the FDA and CDC for safety after the public begins using the vaccine.

General Information

Find out if you or your child is eligible for a low-cost vaccine through the Public Vaccine Program (web page)

Immunization Requirements for Children Attending WY Schools and Child Caring Facilities (Mandatory Immunizations web page)

Request/Amend an Immunization Record (web page)

Understanding Vaccines and Vaccine Safety (CDC web page)

Immunization Schedules and Recommendations

Instant Childhood Immunization Schedule for Children 0 through 6 Years of Age (CDC web page)

Immunization Schedules, including catch-up schedule, for Children 0-18 Years of Age (pdf)

Summary of Recommendations for Child and Teen Immunizations (pdf)

Adult Schedule, by Vaccine and Age Group (pdf)

Vaccine Information by Age Group

Pediatric and Adolescents

Learn more about the vaccines available to protect babies and children (CDC web page).

Teens

Learn more about the vaccines available to protect pre-teens, teens, and young adults (web page).

Adults

Learn more about the vaccines available to protect adults of all ages.

Travel Vaccines

Immunization is one of the best forms of protection for all travelers. In addition to travel-related vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises you to make sure you are up-to-date with all routine vaccinations before you travel. Many vaccine-preventable diseases rarely seen in the United States are still prevalent in other parts of the world.