Birth

Hepatitis B (HepB)

1 of 3

2 months

Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)

1 of 5

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

1 of 4

Hepatitis B (HepB)

2 of 3

Can be given from 1 to 2 months of age

Pneumococcal (PCV)

1 of 4

Polio (IPV)

1 of 4

Rotavirus

1 of 2 or 3

4 months

DTaP

2 of 5

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

2 of 4

Pneumococcal (PCV)

2 of 4

Polio (IPV)

2 of 4

Rotavirus

2 of 2 or 3

6 months

DTaP

3 of 5

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

3 of 4

Hepatitis B (HepB)

3 of 3

Can be given from 6 to 18 months of age

Pneumococcal (PCV)

3 of 4

Polio (IPV)

3 of 4

Can be given from 6 to 18 months of age

Rotavirus

3 of 3, if needed

6 months and older

Flu (influenza)

Yearly

One dose each year. Children younger than 9 years of age may need 2 doses depending on when they started getting this yearly immunization.

12 months

Chickenpox (varicella)

1 of 2

Can be given from 12 to 15 months of age

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

4 of 4

Can be given from 12 to 15 months of age

Hepatitis A (HepA)

1 of 2

Can be given from 12 to 23 months of age

Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)

1 of 2

Can be given from 12 to 15 months of age

Pneumococcal (PCV)

4 of 4

Can be given from 12 to 15 months of age

15 months

DTaP

4 of 5

Can be given from 15 to 18 months of age

Can be given from 12 months of age, if at least 6 months after the 3rd dose

18 months

Hepatitis A (HepA)

2 of 2

Given at least 6 months after the 1st dose

4 years

Chickenpox (varicella)

2 of 2

Given at 4 to 6 years of age; can be given earlier, if at least 3 months after the 1st dose

DTaP

5 of 5

Can be given from 4 to 6 years of age

MMR

2 of 2

Can be given from 4 to 6 years of age

Polio (IPV)

4 of 4

Can be given from 4 to 6 years of age

9 years and older

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

1, 2, or 3

Given at 9 to 14 years of age. Two doses are given within 6 months. A three-dose series is given at 15 years or older.

Meningococcal

1 and 2

Preferred given at 11 or 12 years of age. A second dose given at age 16.

Teens ages 13 to 18 who haven't had the shot should get it as soon as possible.

Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap)

1 of 1

Given at 11 or 12 years of age.

Teens who haven't had the shot should get it as soon as possible.

2 years and older

Hepatitis A (HepA)

Your child may need this shot if he or she has not already had the vaccination series and:

• Hepatitis A is found in your area.
• You and your child travel to countries with a high rate of hepatitis A. These include Mexico and countries in Central or South America, the Caribbean, Asia (except Japan), Africa, and eastern Europe.
• Your child needs medicine to help the blood clot.

Others at risk for hepatitis A include people who use "street" drugs, men who have sex with men, and people who work with animals that have the disease or who work with the hepatitis A virus in a lab. If your child has contact with these groups of people, your child may also be at risk.

Two shots are given. The two shots must be at least 6 months apart.

2 years and older

Pneumococcal (PPSV)

Your child may need this pneumococcal shot when older than age 2 if he or she:

• Has sickle cell disease.
• Has a damaged spleen or has had the spleen removed.
• Has a disease or condition that affects the immune system, such as diabetes or HIV.
• Takes medicine that affects the immune system, such as chemotherapy or corticosteroids.
• Has a long-lasting disease, such as heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, or diabetes.

6 weeks to 10 years

Meningococcal

Your child may need at least 2 shots before age 11 if he or she:

• Is in an area where an outbreak has occurred.
• Has a damaged spleen or has had the spleen removed.
• Has certain immune system problems.
• Travels or lives in areas of the world where meningococcal disease is common, such as certain parts of Africa or Saudi Arabia during the Hajj.

Talk to your doctor about whether booster shots are needed.