# CDC API: Get vaccine schedule for an age > Lists the vaccines shown for an age on CDC's child and adolescent or adult immunization schedule, with timing, dose guidance and recommendation type. Unofficial. Not affiliated with or endorsed by CDC. - Page: https://fous.com/methods/cdc.gov/get-vaccine-schedule - Method: `cdc.gov/get_vaccine_schedule`, version 1 - Website: cdc.gov - Returns: schedule, last updated date, schedule page, vaccines with timing, doses, notes and links - Effect: read (it gets data and changes nothing) - Sign-in: none needed - Cost: 1 credit per completed run (1ยข with pay as you go); failed runs are free - Verified: Nov 2, 2026 ## Inputs | Field | Type | Required | In the run below | Description | |---|---|---|---|---| | `age` | string | yes | `"12 years"` | Age or age group in plain words, such as 4 months, 12 years, 65, or adult. | ## Output From a run on Oct 23, 2026, shortened. Its input: ```json { "age": "12 years" } ``` Its output: ```json { "schedule": "Child and adolescent", "vaccines": [ { "notes": "Catch-up vaccination if behind. Check CDC notes for eligibility and dosing.", "page_link": "https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/child-adolescent-notes.html#note-hepb", "vaccine_name": "Hepatitis B (HepB)", "number_of_doses": null, "recommended_timing": "11-12 years" }, { "notes": "For people with an additional risk factor or other indication. Check CDC notes for eligibility and dosing.", "page_link": "https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/child-adolescent-notes.html#note-hib", "vaccine_name": "Haemophilus influenzae (Hib)", "number_of_doses": null, "recommended_timing": "11-12 years" }, { "notes": "For people with an additional risk factor or other indication. Check CDC notes for eligibility and dosing.", "page_link": "https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/child-adolescent-notes.html#note-pneumo", "vaccine_name": "Pneumococcal conjugate", "number_of_doses": null, "recommended_timing": "11-12 years" } ], "last_updated": "2025-07-02", "schedule_page": "https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/child-adolescent-age.html" } ``` ## Run it From code, with a Fous API key in `FOUS_API_KEY`; the answer's `data` holds the output: ```bash curl https://api.fous.com/v1/runs \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"method":"cdc.gov/get_vaccine_schedule","input":{"age":"12 years"}}' ``` From an AI agent connected to the Fous MCP server: its `run` with the same method and input. To connect one, give it `set up https://fous.com/SKILL.md`. ## Ask your agent - What vaccines are recommended for a 4 months old baby according to the CDC schedule? - Which immunizations are due at 12 years old and when should each dose be given? - I'm 65 years old, what shots does the adult immunization schedule say I need? - Show me the timing and number of doses for vaccines at 18 months on the CDC child schedule. - What does cdc.gov list as recommended vaccines for adults in their 30s, including booster timing? ## Input schema ```json { "type": "object", "required": [ "age" ], "properties": { "age": { "type": "string", "examples": [ "4 months" ], "description": "Age or age group in plain words, such as 4 months, 12 years, 65, or adult." } } } ``` ## Output schema ```json { "type": "object", "required": [ "schedule", "last_updated", "schedule_page", "vaccines" ], "properties": { "schedule": { "type": "string" }, "vaccines": { "type": "array", "items": { "type": "object", "properties": { "notes": { "type": "string" }, "page_link": { "type": "string" }, "vaccine_name": { "type": "string" }, "number_of_doses": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "recommended_timing": { "type": "string" } } } }, "last_updated": { "type": "string" }, "schedule_page": { "type": "string" } } } ``` ## See more - [CDC API: Get travel vaccines for a destination](https://fous.com/methods/cdc.gov/get-travel-vaccines.md): Gets CDC traveler vaccines, medicines, the routine vaccine reminder and malaria guidance for a destination country. 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