Vaccines You Need

Your child should receive 2 doses of chickenpox vaccine. The first dose should be given at 12–15 months, and the second dose at 4–6 years.

All infants need to be protected from COVID-19, beginning at age 6 months. Infants and very young children may need two or three doses. Vaccination needs to be repeated from time to time, either because vaccine protection wears off or because the vaccine needs to be updated in response to changes in the virus that causes COVID-19. Children who are immunocompromised may need more frequent doses.

Your child should receive 5 doses of DTaP. The first dose should be given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6 months, the fourth dose at 15–18 months, and the fifth dose at 4–6 years.

Your child should receive 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine. The first dose should be given at age 1 year and the second 6-18 months later.

Your child should receive 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine. The first dose should be given at birth, the second dose at 1–2 months, and the third dose at 6-18 months. Sometimes children receive 4 doses of hepatitis B vaccine if they are receiving a combination vaccine.

Your child should receive 3–4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on the brand of vaccine). The first dose should be given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6 months (if needed), and the last dose at 12–15 months.

Every person, beginning at age 6 months and continuing throughout their lifetime, should receive yearly vaccination against influenza. Vaccination is the most effective step you can take to be protected from this serious disease. Children under the age of 9 years may need 2 doses. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider to find out if your child needs more than 1 dose.

Your child should receive 2 doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose should be given at 12–15 months, and the second dose at 4–6 years.

There are two different kinds of meningococcal vaccines. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) is recommended for infants and children with certain health conditions. Meningococcal B vaccine (MenB) is recommended for children as young as 10 years with certain health conditions. Talk with your healthcare provider to find out if your child needs either of these vaccines. Starting at age 11, see Preteens for MenACWY recommendations. Starting at age 16 see Teens for MenB recommendations.

All children should get 2 doses of MMR vaccine starting at age 12 months.

Your child should receive 4 doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV). The first dose is given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third at 6 months, and the fourth at 12-15 months. Some children with certain chronic health conditions need additional pneumococcal vaccination. Check with your healthcare provider to see if your child needs extra protection against pneumococcal disease.

Your child should receive 4 doses of polio vaccine (IPV). The first dose is given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6–18 months, and the fourth dose at 4–6 years.

Your child needs 2–3 doses of rotavirus vaccine (RV), depending on the brand of vaccine. The first dose is given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, and the third dose (if needed) at 6 months.

RSV infection is the most common reason that infants are hospitalized. Infants younger than 8 months need to be protected from RSV during their first RSV season. They can be protected if their mother is given the RSV vaccine during pregnancy or if they get a dose of RSV preventive antibody after they are born. Certain children aged 8–19 months who are at high risk of severe RSV infection should get a dose of RSV preventive antibody before or during their second RSV season.

Your child should receive 2 doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose should be given at 12–15 months, and the second dose at 4–6 years.

Your child should receive 5 doses of DTaP. The first dose should be given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6 months, the fourth dose at 15–18 months, and the fifth dose at 4–6 years.

Your child should receive 5 doses of DTaP. The first dose should be given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6 months, the fourth dose at 15–18 months, and the fifth dose at 4–6 years.