Vaccines you need:
All adults ages 19 to 26 years should make sure they’re up to date on these vaccines:
- Chickenpox vaccine (varicella)
- COVID-19 vaccine
- Flu vaccine (influenza)
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- HPV vaccine (human papillomavirus)
- MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, and rubella)
- Tdap vaccine (Tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough) or Td (tetanus, diphtheria)
You may need other vaccines, too:
You may need other vaccines based on your age or other factors, too. Talk with your doctor to learn which vaccines are recommended for you. These may include:
- MenB vaccine (meningococcal disease) – for adults up through 23 years of age
Insurance coverage:
Under the Affordable Care Act, insurance plans that cover children allow parents to add or keep children on the health insurance policy until they turn 26 years old. For more information, see How to get or stay on a parent’s plan.