Vaccination ScheduleThink Of Vaccines As A
Vaccination Schedule
Think of vaccines as a coat of armor for your child. To keep it shiny and strong, you have to make sure your child's immunizations are up to date. Timely vaccinations help to prevent disease and keep your family and the community healthy. Some immunizations are given in a single shot, while others require a series of shots over a period of time.
Vaccines for children and teenagers are listed alphabetically below with their routinely recommended ages. Missed doses will be assessed by your child's physician and given if necessary. Keep a personal record of all immunizations and bring it with you to each office visit.
RECOMMENDED VACCINATION SCHEDULE
Name of Vaccine
When It's Recommended
Total Doses
Chickenpox (varicella)
At 12 months and 4-6 years
2
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
At 2, 4, 6 and 12-15 months, and 4-6 years
5
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
At 2, 4, 6, and 12 months
4
Hepatitis A (HepA)
At 12 and 18 months
3
Hepatitis B (HepB)
At birth, 1-2 months, and 6 months
3
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
3-dose series for girls at age 11-12 years
3
Inactivated influenza (flu shot)
Annually starting at age 6 months
Annually
Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
At 2, 4, 6 months, and 4-6 years
4
Live intranasal influenza
Annually starting at age 2 years
Annually
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
At 12 months and 4-6 years
2
Meningococcal conjugate (MCV)
At 11-12 years
1
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV)
At 2, 4, 6, and 12 months
4
Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV)
At 2, 4, 6, and 12 months
4
Rotavirus (RV)
At 2, 4, and 6 months
3
Tetanus and diphtheria (Td)
At 11-12 years
1
These recommendations are for generally healthy children and teenagers and are for information only. If your child has ongoing health problems, special health needs or risks, or if certain conditions run in your family, talk with your child's physician. He or she may recommend additional vaccinations or schedules based on earlier immunizations and special health needs.
Think of vaccines as a coat of armor for your child. To keep it shiny and strong, you have to make sure your child's immunizations are up to date. Timely vaccinations help to prevent disease and keep your family and the community healthy. Some immunizations are given in a single shot, while others require a series of shots over a period of time.
Vaccines for children and teenagers are listed alphabetically below with their routinely recommended ages. Missed doses will be assessed by your child's physician and given if necessary. Keep a personal record of all immunizations and bring it with you to each office visit.
RECOMMENDED VACCINATION SCHEDULE
Name of Vaccine
When It's Recommended
Total Doses
Chickenpox (varicella)
At 12 months and 4-6 years
2
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
At 2, 4, 6 and 12-15 months, and 4-6 years
5
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
At 2, 4, 6, and 12 months
4
Hepatitis A (HepA)
At 12 and 18 months
3
Hepatitis B (HepB)
At birth, 1-2 months, and 6 months
3
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
3-dose series for girls at age 11-12 years
3
Inactivated influenza (flu shot)
Annually starting at age 6 months
Annually
Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
At 2, 4, 6 months, and 4-6 years
4
Live intranasal influenza
Annually starting at age 2 years
Annually
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
At 12 months and 4-6 years
2
Meningococcal conjugate (MCV)
At 11-12 years
1
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV)
At 2, 4, 6, and 12 months
4
Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV)
At 2, 4, 6, and 12 months
4
Rotavirus (RV)
At 2, 4, and 6 months
3
Tetanus and diphtheria (Td)
At 11-12 years
1
These recommendations are for generally healthy children and teenagers and are for information only. If your child has ongoing health problems, special health needs or risks, or if certain conditions run in your family, talk with your child's physician. He or she may recommend additional vaccinations or schedules based on earlier immunizations and special health needs.