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CDC National Immunization Program
Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule
Clinician’s Version Printable Schedule Make another schedule DISCLAIMER

One visit, lots of protection: Your child can safely receive all vaccines recommended for a particular age during one visit. Talk with your child's physician or healthcare professional about use of combination vaccines to reduce the number of injections needed.
 

This immunization schedule is recommended for your child, born on ***_Invalid_date_was_entered_***.
Child's Age Vaccine and Dose Protects Against Recommended Vaccination Date Date Received (Record date here.)
Birth to 2 months
Hepatitis B
Dose 1 of 3
Hepatitis B virus (chronic inflammation of the liver, life-long complications) Invalid Birth Date  
1 to 4 months
(part of well-baby visit)
Hepatitis B
Dose 2 of 3
Hepatitis B virus (chronic inflammation of the liver, life-long complications) Invalid Birth Date  
2 months
(part of well-baby visit)
DTaP
Dose 1 of 5
Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough Invalid Birth Date  
Hib
Dose 1 of 4
Infections of the blood, brain, joints, or lungs (pneumonia) Invalid Birth Date  
Polio (IPV)
Dose 1 of 4
Polio Invalid Birth Date  
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV7)
Dose 1 of 4
Infections of the blood, brain, joints, or inner ears Invalid Birth Date  
4 months
(part of well-baby visit)
DTaP
Dose 2 of 5
Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough Invalid Birth Date  
Hib
Dose 2 of 4
Infections of the blood, brain, joints, or lungs (pneumonia) Invalid Birth Date  
Polio (IPV)
Dose 2 of 4
Polio Invalid Birth Date  
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV7)
Dose 2 of 4
infections of the blood, brain, joints, or inner ears Invalid Birth Date  
6 months
(part of well-baby visit)
DTaP
Dose 3 of 5
Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough Invalid Birth Date  
Hib
Dose 3 of 4
Infections of the blood, brain, joints, or lungs (pneumonia) Invalid Birth Date  
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV7)
Dose 3 of 4
Infections of the blood, brain, joints, or inner ears Invalid Birth Date  
6 to 18 months
Hepatitis B
Dose 3 of 3
Hepatitis B (chronic inflammation of the liver, life-long complications) Invalid Birth Date  
Polio (IPV)
Dose 3 of 4
Polio Invalid Birth Date  
6 to 23 months
Influenza
1 dose every year
Flu and complications Invalid Birth Date  
12 to 15 months
Hib
Dose 4 of 4
Infections of the blood, brain, joints, or lungs (pneumonia) Invalid Birth Date  
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV7)
Dose 4 of 4
Infections of the blood, brain, joints, or inner ears Invalid Birth Date  
MMR
Dose 1 of 2
Measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) Invalid Birth Date  
12 to 18 months
Varicella
Dose 1 of 1
Chickenpox Invalid Birth Date  
15 to 18 months
DTaP
Dose 4 of 5
Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough Invalid Birth Date  
2 to 5 years
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPV23)
Dose 1 of 2, high-risk only
Infections of the blood, brain, joints, or inner ears Invalid Birth Date  
5 years and older, through 18 years
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPV23)
Dose 2 of 2 (follows 3-5 years after Dose 1, if needed)
Infections of the blood, brain, joints, or inner ears Invalid Birth Date  
2 to 18 years;
for specific groups only
Hepatitis A
Dose 1 of 2
Hepatitis A virus (inflammation of the liver) Invalid Birth Date  
2 ½ years or older;
for specific groups only
Hepatitis A
Dose 2 of 2, (follows 6 months after Dose 1, if needed)
Hepatitis A virus (inflammation of the liver) Invalid Birth Date  
4 to 6 years
DTaP
Dose 5 of 5
Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough Invalid Birth Date  
Polio (IPV)
Dose 4 of 4
Polio Invalid Birth Date  
MMR
Dose 2 of 2
Measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) Invalid Birth Date  
11 to 12 years Td booster, 1 dose every 10 years Tetanus and diphtheria Invalid Birth Date  
Additional Vaccines Consult your child's physician or healthcare professional about catch-up vaccinations and vaccines for travelers.



DISCLAIMER: This immunization schedule is based on the 2005 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). This schedule provides generally recommended dates for immunizations based on your child’s birth date. Some diseases or treatments for disease affect the immune system. For children with these diseases or for children receiving these treatments, the recommended immunization schedule may need to be modified. If you have questions or concerns, consult your child’s physician or other healthcare professional for advice about your child’s immunization schedule.


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