This schedule may vary depending upon where you live, your child's health, the type of vaccine, and the vaccines available. Ask your doctor about the vaccines your child should receive.
Hep B: Hepatitis B vaccine; may be given at any age for those not previously immunized.
Hep B: Second dose should be administered 1 to 2 months after the first dose. If the first dose of Hep B vaccine is not given until a child is 2 months old, the second will be given when the child is 3 to 4 months old.
DTaP: Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine
PCV: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine
IPV: Inactivated poliovirus vaccine
Rota: Rotavirus vaccine, recommended for infants at 2, 4, and 6 months of age
DTaP
PCV
Hib
IPV
Rota
Hep B
DTaP
PCV
IPV
Rota
Influenza: Influenza vaccine is recommended every year for high-risk children older than 6 months.
High-risk groups include, but are not limited to, children with asthma, heart problems, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends vaccinating all infants 6 to 59 months old against the influenza virus, and all those in contact with children in that age range. Annual vaccination is available for other children; but in times when the vaccine is in short supply, certain people need it more than others do. You and your family's medical provider should determine who in your family should get the flu vaccine in a particular flu season. For children 8 and under who are getting a flu shot for the first time, it is given in two separate shots 1 month apart. It can take up to 1 or 2 weeks after the shot for the body to build up protection to the flu.
MMR: Measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) vaccine
Var: Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine; may be given at any visit after first birthday. A second dose should be given between 4 and 6 years of age.
PCV
Hib
Hep A: Hepatitis A vaccine; recommended for children 12–23 months old, given as two shots at least 6 months apart
Influenza
DTaP
Influenza
MMR
Var
DTaP
Polio
Influenza
Tdap: Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster
MCV4: Meningitis vaccine; recommended:
§ at age 11 or at age 15 for those who have not had the vaccine or are entering high school, whichever comes first
§ age 11 or older with a chronic illness or HIV
§ anyone traveling to countries where meningitis is common
§ college entrants who plan to live in dormitories
HPV: The AAP recommends the vaccine to prevent the human papillomavirus (HPV) be given to girls 11–12 years old, in addition to a catch-up immunization for girls ages 13–18. The vaccine prevents most cases of genital warts and cervical cancer. HPV vaccine is given as a 3-dose series:
1st Dose: Now
2nd Dose: 2 Months after Dose 1
3rd Dose: 6 months after Dose 1
Influenza