Vaccination schedules are plans that outline when individuals should receive specific vaccines to protect against various diseases. These schedules are typically recommended by health organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and vary by age, health status, and vaccine type. Following these schedules helps ensure that people are immunized at the right times for maximum effectiveness. For children, vaccination schedules often start shortly after birth and continue into adolescence. Common vaccines included in these schedules protect against diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough. Adults may also have vaccination schedules for vaccines like the influenza vaccine and the tetanus booster, which help maintain immunity throughout life.