Pediatric Immunization Schedule
In order to promote the importance of immunizations, we have compiled a succinct immunization schedule for infants and children by age, based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recommendations. For more, including the range of recommended ages for catch-up immunization and for certain high-risk groups, visit the CDC’s website.
2 MONTHS
- Hepatitis B (2nd dose)
- Rotavirus
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis
- Haemophilus influenzae type b
- Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13)
- Inactivated poliovirus
For more details, visit the CDC’s website.
4 MONTHS
- Rotavirus (2nd dose)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (2nd dose)
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (2nd dose)
- Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) (2nd dose)
- Inactivated poliovirus (2nd dose)
For more details, visit the CDC’s website.
6 MONTHS
- Hepatitis B (3rd dose)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (3rd dose)
- Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) (3rd dose)
- Inactivated poliovirus (3rd dose)
- Influenza (IIV)
- Rotavirus (if on a 3-dose series)
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (if on a 4-dose series)
For more details, visit the CDC’s website.
9 MONTHS
- Hepatitis B (3rd dose)
- Inactivated poliovirus (3rd dose)
- Influenza (IIV)
For more details, visit the CDC’s website.
12 MONTHS
- Hepatitis B (3rd dose)
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (3rd or 4th dose)
- Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) (4th dose)
- Inactivated poliovirus (3rd dose)
- Influenza (IIV)
- Measles, mumps, rubella
- Varicella
- Hepatitis A (2-dose series)
For more details, visit the CDC’s website.
15 MONTHS
- Hepatitis B (3rd dose)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (4th dose)
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (3rd or 4th dose)
- Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) (4th dose)
- Inactivated poliovirus (3rd dose)
- Influenza (IIV)
- Measles, mumps, rubella
- Varicella
- Hepatitis A (2-dose series)
For more details, visit the CDC’s website.
18 MONTHS
- Hepatitis B (3rd dose)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (4th dose)
- Inactivated poliovirus (3rd dose)
- Influenza (IIV)
- Hepatitis A (2-dose series)
For more details, visit the CDC’s website.
4-6 YEARS
- Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis (5th dose)
- Inactivated poliovirus (4th dose)
- Influenza (IIV) or Influenza (LAIV)
- Measles, mumps, rubella (2nd dose)
- Varicella (2nd dose)
For more details, visit the CDC’s website.
11-12 YEARS
- Influenza (IIV) or Influenza (LAIV)
- Meningococcal
- Tdap
- Human papillomavirus (can start at age 9 years; recommended through aged 18 years if not previously adequately vaccinated)
For more details, visit the CDC’s website.
16 YEARS
- Influenza (IIV) or Influenza (LAIV)
- Meningococcal (2nd dose)
For more details, visit the CDC’s website.