VACCINATION SCHEDULE.

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.
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.
1Don’t
neglect your
vaccinations
!
RECOMMENDED VACCINATION SCHEDULEName 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