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Vaccine Schedule: Birth to 2 Years Old

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Newborn

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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1 month old

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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2 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

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Rotavirus (RV Vaccine)

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 or 3 doses of the RV vaccine (depending on the brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose by 4 months old and the third dose (if needed) by 6 months old. The vaccine is a liquid that is swallowed.

 

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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

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Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

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Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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4 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Rotavirus (RV Vaccine)

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 or 3 doses of the RV vaccine (depending on the brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose by 4 months old and the third dose (if needed) by 6 months old. The vaccine is a liquid that is swallowed.

 

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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

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Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

Click here for more information

 

Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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6 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Rotavirus (RV Vaccine)

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 or 3 doses of the RV vaccine (depending on the brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose by 4 months old and the third dose (if needed) by 6 months old. The vaccine is a liquid that is swallowed.

 

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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

Click here for more information:

Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

Click here for more information

 

Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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1 year old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

Click here for more information

 

Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR Vaccine)

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are very contagious viruses that can cause serious illness. You can protect your child against all three viruses by making sure they get 2 doses of the MMR vaccine starting with the first dose at 12 to 18 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age.

 

Click here for more information:

Measles

Mumps

Rubella

 

Chickenpox (Varicella Vaccine)

Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella virus that may cause very itchy blisters and sores all over the body. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine starting with the first dose between 12 and 15 months old and the second dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Hepatitis A (Hep A Vaccine)

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. The virus is found in the feces (poop) of infected people. Two doses of hepatitis A vaccine are recommended for all children and should be separated by 6 months. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Hep A Vaccine starting with the first dose at 1 year old and the second dose between 18 to 23 months old.

 

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Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

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15 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

Click here for more information:

Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

Click here for more information

 

Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR Vaccine)

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are very contagious viruses that can cause serious illness. You can protect your child against all three viruses by making sure they get 2 doses of the MMR vaccine starting with the first dose at 12 to 18 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age.

 

Click here for more information:

Measles

Mumps

Rubella

 

Chickenpox (Varicella Vaccine)

Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella virus that may cause very itchy blisters and sores all over the body. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine starting with the first dose between 12 and 15 months old and the second dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

Click here for more information

18 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

Click here for more information:

Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Hepatitis A (Hep A Vaccine)

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. The virus is found in the feces (poop) of infected people. Two doses of hepatitis A vaccine are recommended for all children and should be separated by 6 months. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Hep A Vaccine starting with the first dose at 1 year old and the second dose between 18 to 23 months old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

Click here for more information

19 to 23 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis A (Hep A Vaccine)

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. The virus is found in the feces (poop) of infected people. Two doses of hepatitis A vaccine are recommended for all children and should be separated by 6 months. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Hep A Vaccine starting with the first dose at 1 year old and the second dose between 18 to 23 months old.

 

Click here for more information

 

Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

Click here for more information

2 years old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

Click here for more information

Vaccine Schedule: Age 9 to 12 Years Old

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9 years old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV Vaccine)

HPV vaccination can prevent cancer and infection with disease-causing HPV types, preventing many HPV-related cancers and cases of warts. You child can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get a 2-shot series that is separated by 6 to 12 months. It is recommended that your child gets the first dose between 9 to 11 years old and the second dose by 12 years old. A 3-shot series is recommended for those with weakened immune systems and those who start the series after their 15th birthday.

 

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10 years old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV Vaccine)

HPV vaccination can prevent cancer and infection with disease-causing HPV types, preventing many HPV-related cancers and cases of warts. You child can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get a 2-shot series that is separated by 6 to 12 months. It is recommended that your child gets the first dose between 9 to 11 years old and the second dose by 12 years old. A 3-shot series is recommended for those with weakened immune systems and those who start the series after their 15th birthday.

 

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11 years old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Meningococcal disease (MenACWY and MenB Vaccines)

Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that infect the blood, brain, and spinal cord. It is one of the most serious causes of meningitis.

 

Preteens and teens should get 2 doses of the MenACWY vaccine starting with the first dose between the ages of 11 and 12 and the second dose booster at 16 years old.

 

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Tetanus, diphtheria & acellular pertussis (TDaP vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. Adolescents should receive 1 dose of Tdap between the ages of 11 to 12.

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV Vaccine)

HPV vaccination can prevent cancer and infection with disease-causing HPV types, preventing many HPV-related cancers and cases of warts. You child can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get a 2-shot series that is separated by 6 to 12 months. It is recommended that your child gets the first dose between 9 to 11 years old and the second dose by 12 years old. A 3-shot series is recommended for those with weakened immune systems and those who start the series after their 15th birthday.

 

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12 years old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Meningococcal disease (MenACWY and MenB Vaccines)

Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that infect the blood, brain, and spinal cord. It is one of the most serious causes of meningitis.

 

Preteens and teens should get 2 doses of the MenACWY vaccine starting with the first dose between the ages of 11 and 12 and the second dose booster at 16 years old.

 

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Tetanus, diphtheria & acellular pertussis (TDaP vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. Adolescents should receive 1 dose of Tdap between the ages of 11 to 12.

 

Click here for more information:

Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV Vaccine)

HPV vaccination can prevent cancer and infection with disease-causing HPV types, preventing many HPV-related cancers and cases of warts. You child can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get a 2-shot series that is separated by 6 to 12 months. It is recommended that your child gets the first dose between 9 to 11 years old and the second dose by 12 years old. A 3-shot series is recommended for those with weakened immune systems and those who start the series after their 15th birthday.

 

Click here for more information

Full Vaccine List for Infants and Children

Print a Schedule to Take to Your Child’s Pediatrician >

Visit our Assistance page for help scheduling appointments and rides.

Hepatitis B (Hepatitis B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Click here for more information

Rotavirus (RV Vaccine)

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 or 3 doses of the RV vaccine (depending on the brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose by 4 months old and the third dose (if needed) by 6 months old. The vaccine is a liquid that is swallowed.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Click here for more information

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Click here for more information:

Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Click here for more information

Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Click here for more information

Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Click here for more information

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR Vaccine)

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are very contagious viruses that can cause serious illness. You can protect your child against all three viruses by making sure they get 2 doses of the MMR vaccine starting with the first dose at 12 to 18 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Click here for more information:

Measles

Mumps

Rubella

Chickenpox (Varicella Vaccine)

Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella virus that may cause very itchy blisters and sores all over the body. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine starting with the first dose between 12 and 15 months old and the second dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Click here for more information

Hepatitis A (Hep A Vaccine)

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. The virus is found in the feces (poop) of infected people. Two doses of hepatitis A vaccine are recommended for all children and should be separated by 6 months. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Hep A Vaccine starting with the first dose at 1 year old and the second dose between 18 to 23 months old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Click here for more information

Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Click here for more information

Full Vaccine List for Preteens and Teens

Print a Schedule to Take to Your Child’s Pediatrician >

Visit our Assistance page for help scheduling appointments and rides.

Meningococcal disease (MenACWY and MenB Vaccines)

Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that infect the blood, brain, and spinal cord. It is one of the most serious causes of meningitis.

 

Preteens and teens should get 2 doses of the MenACWY vaccine starting with the first dose between the ages of 11 and 12 and the second dose booster at 16 years old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Tetanus, Diphtheria & Acellular Pertussis (TDaP vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. Adolescents should receive 1 dose of Tdap between the ages of 11 to 12.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV Vaccine)

HPV vaccination can prevent cancer and infection with disease-causing HPV types, preventing many HPV-related cancers and cases of warts. You child can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get a 2-shot series that is separated by 6 to 12 months. It is recommended that your child gets the first dose between 9 to 11 years old and the second dose by 12 years old. A 3-shot series is recommended for those with weakened immune systems and those who start the series after their 15th birthday.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Vaccine Myths and Facts

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Myth #1: “Getting the flu shot can give you the flu”

Fact: This cannot happen, as flu shots contain inactivated versions of the virus, or only have a single protein from the virus. Some people may experience flu-like symptoms after the flu shot because…

  1. Some people get mild reactions to vaccines (headache, soreness)
  2. There is a 2-week window before the flu shot is fully effective, if you are exposed to the flu before this window is over, you can still get the flu
  3. Sometimes, the virus used for the flu shot is different than the flu going around. This can still offer protection against severe flu symptoms.
Myth #2: “Vaccines cause autism or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)”

Fact: There is no evidence to link vaccines to autism or SIDS. The original study that sparked this controversy was retracted, as it used falsified information. In fact, there are numerous large-scale studies proving that certain vaccines, such as the MMR vaccine, do not increase risk for autism.

 

Source: Mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/autism-vaccine-link-debunked

Myth #3: “Enough people are vaccinated, so I do not need to get vaccinated”

Fact: Herd immunity happens when enough people are vaccinated to protect against an outbreak of a disease. If less people start getting vaccinated, herd immunity can disappear. It is also important to protect those who cannot get vaccinated for health reasons (immunocompromised, pregnant, etc.)

Myth #4: “The ingredients in vaccine are harmful”

Fact: The amount of substances contained within vaccines are lower than what we are exposed to in the natural environment. Any substance can be dangerous depending on the amount, even water. Vaccines are closely studied and monitored before they even make it to the clinical trial phase.

 

Source: aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/allergy-library/vaccine-myth-fact

Myth #5: “Vaccine preventable diseases are a natural part of life and are not that bad. It is better to get sick than to get the vaccine.”

Fact: Before vaccines were invented, many people had shorter lifespans and died due to preventable disease. There are also serious and life-threatening complications that can occur from preventable diseases.

 

In the first decade of measles existing in the United States prior to a vaccine, it caused about 6,000 deaths per year. In 2,000 measles was eliminated, absence of continuous disease transmission for greater than 12 months (CDC, 2000), thanks to vaccines.

Myth #6: “Vaccines contain a microchip that will be used to track me”

Fact: Vaccines only contain the ingredients necessary to protect against the particular virus or disease. For all vaccines, the ingredient lists are readily available online.

 

There is no evidence to suggest that any of these vaccines have a microchip in them.

Common Questions you may have about HPV Vaccine

Is the Vaccine Safe?

Yes! The HPV Vaccine has been closely monitored and administered to 400 million people around the world without side effects.

Is the Vaccine Effective?

Yes! The HPV Vaccine has been shown to prevent HPV related cancers and genital warts caused by HPV.

Is the Vaccine Necessary?

Yes! HPV can result in a variety of cancers and the vaccine is the best way to prevent against these. This vaccine is cancer prevention.

When should my child get vaccinated?

Your child should get vaccinated before their 13th birthday for the best chance of the vaccine working. However, children ages 11-26 can still get the vaccine.

How many doses of the vaccine are needed?

Two doses 6-12 months apart are required before the age of 15 and three doses at 0 months, 1-2 months, and 6 months are required after the age of 15.

What types of cancers are caused by HPV?

HPV can cause vaginal, cervical, anal, penile, and throat cancers. The vaccine can prevent these types of cancers!

Does the vaccine cause infertility?

No, the HPV vaccine does not cause infertility and is safe for your child.

Does my child need the vaccine even if they are not sexually active?

Yes, the vaccine is necessary regardless of sexual activity.

Is the vaccine for both boys and girls?

Yes! The HPV vaccine prevents cancers that occurs for both boys and girls.

Will getting the vaccine make my child think it’s okay to have sex?

No, studies show that getting the HPV vaccine does not make children any more likely to engage in sexual activity.

Vaccine Information and Resources

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Birth to 2 Years Old

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Newborn

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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1 month old

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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2 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

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Rotavirus (RV Vaccine)

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 or 3 doses of the RV vaccine (depending on the brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose by 4 months old and the third dose (if needed) by 6 months old. The vaccine is a liquid that is swallowed.

 

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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

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Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

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Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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4 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Rotavirus (RV Vaccine)

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 or 3 doses of the RV vaccine (depending on the brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose by 4 months old and the third dose (if needed) by 6 months old. The vaccine is a liquid that is swallowed.

 

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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

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Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

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Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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6 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

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Rotavirus (RV Vaccine)

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 or 3 doses of the RV vaccine (depending on the brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose by 4 months old and the third dose (if needed) by 6 months old. The vaccine is a liquid that is swallowed.

 

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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

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Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

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Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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1 year old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

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Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

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Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR Vaccine)

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are very contagious viruses that can cause serious illness. You can protect your child against all three viruses by making sure they get 2 doses of the MMR vaccine starting with the first dose at 12 to 18 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age.

 

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Measles

Mumps

Rubella

 

Chickenpox (Varicella Vaccine)

Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella virus that may cause very itchy blisters and sores all over the body. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine starting with the first dose between 12 and 15 months old and the second dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Hepatitis A (Hep A Vaccine)

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. The virus is found in the feces (poop) of infected people. Two doses of hepatitis A vaccine are recommended for all children and should be separated by 6 months. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Hep A Vaccine starting with the first dose at 1 year old and the second dose between 18 to 23 months old.

 

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Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

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15 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

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Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

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Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR Vaccine)

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are very contagious viruses that can cause serious illness. You can protect your child against all three viruses by making sure they get 2 doses of the MMR vaccine starting with the first dose at 12 to 18 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age.

 

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Measles

Mumps

Rubella

 

Chickenpox (Varicella Vaccine)

Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella virus that may cause very itchy blisters and sores all over the body. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine starting with the first dose between 12 and 15 months old and the second dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

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18 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis B (Hep B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

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Hepatitis A (Hep A Vaccine)

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. The virus is found in the feces (poop) of infected people. Two doses of hepatitis A vaccine are recommended for all children and should be separated by 6 months. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Hep A Vaccine starting with the first dose at 1 year old and the second dose between 18 to 23 months old.

 

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Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

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19 to 23 months old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Hepatitis A (Hep A Vaccine)

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. The virus is found in the feces (poop) of infected people. Two doses of hepatitis A vaccine are recommended for all children and should be separated by 6 months. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Hep A Vaccine starting with the first dose at 1 year old and the second dose between 18 to 23 months old.

 

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Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

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2 years old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

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Age 9 to 12 Years Old

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9 years old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV Vaccine)

HPV vaccination can prevent cancer and infection with disease-causing HPV types, preventing many HPV-related cancers and cases of warts. You child can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get a 2-shot series that is separated by 6 to 12 months. It is recommended that your child gets the first dose between 9 to 11 years old and the second dose by 12 years old. A 3-shot series is recommended for those with weakened immune systems and those who start the series after their 15th birthday.

 

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10 years old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV Vaccine)

HPV vaccination can prevent cancer and infection with disease-causing HPV types, preventing many HPV-related cancers and cases of warts. You child can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get a 2-shot series that is separated by 6 to 12 months. It is recommended that your child gets the first dose between 9 to 11 years old and the second dose by 12 years old. A 3-shot series is recommended for those with weakened immune systems and those who start the series after their 15th birthday.

 

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11 years old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Meningococcal disease (MenACWY and MenB Vaccines)

Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that infect the blood, brain, and spinal cord. It is one of the most serious causes of meningitis.

 

Preteens and teens should get 2 doses of the MenACWY vaccine starting with the first dose between the ages of 11 and 12 and the second dose booster at 16 years old.

 

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Tetanus, diphtheria & acellular pertussis (TDaP vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. Adolescents should receive 1 dose of Tdap between the ages of 11 to 12.

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV Vaccine)

HPV vaccination can prevent cancer and infection with disease-causing HPV types, preventing many HPV-related cancers and cases of warts. You child can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get a 2-shot series that is separated by 6 to 12 months. It is recommended that your child gets the first dose between 9 to 11 years old and the second dose by 12 years old. A 3-shot series is recommended for those with weakened immune systems and those who start the series after their 15th birthday.

 

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12 years old

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

Meningococcal disease (MenACWY and MenB Vaccines)

Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that infect the blood, brain, and spinal cord. It is one of the most serious causes of meningitis.

 

Preteens and teens should get 2 doses of the MenACWY vaccine starting with the first dose between the ages of 11 and 12 and the second dose booster at 16 years old.

 

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Tetanus, diphtheria & acellular pertussis (TDaP vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. Adolescents should receive 1 dose of Tdap between the ages of 11 to 12.

 

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV Vaccine)

HPV vaccination can prevent cancer and infection with disease-causing HPV types, preventing many HPV-related cancers and cases of warts. You child can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get a 2-shot series that is separated by 6 to 12 months. It is recommended that your child gets the first dose between 9 to 11 years old and the second dose by 12 years old. A 3-shot series is recommended for those with weakened immune systems and those who start the series after their 15th birthday.

 

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Infants and Children

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Hepatitis B (Hepatitis B Vaccine)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine starting with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, the second dose between 1 to 2 months old, and the third dose between 6 to 18 months old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Rotavirus (RV Vaccine)

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 or 3 doses of the RV vaccine (depending on the brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose by 4 months old and the third dose (if needed) by 6 months old. The vaccine is a liquid that is swallowed.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP Vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. You can protect your child by making sure they get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine, starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, the fourth dose between 15 to 18 months old, and the fifth dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib Vaccine)

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually infects children younger than 5 years old. You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 or 4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on brand) starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose (if needed) between 12 to 15 months old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Pnuemococcal Disease (PCV Vaccine)

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria, which can lead to serious infection in the lungs, blood, and brain. You can protect your child by making sure they get 4 doses of the PCV Vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose at 6 months old, and the fourth dose between 12 to 15 months.

 

Older children (through 4 years of age) who were not vaccinated as infants need 1 or 2 doses of Prevnar. Prevnar is not recommended for healthy children 5 years of age and older.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Polio (IPV Vaccine)

Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can cause paralysis in the arms, legs, and breathing muscles. You can protect your child from polio with vaccination.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get 3 doses and 1 booster of the Polio vaccine starting with the first dose at 2 months old, the second dose at 4 months old, the third dose between 6 and 18 months old, and a booster dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR Vaccine)

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are very contagious viruses that can cause serious illness. You can protect your child against all three viruses by making sure they get 2 doses of the MMR vaccine starting with the first dose at 12 to 18 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Rubella

Chickenpox (Varicella Vaccine)

Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella virus that may cause very itchy blisters and sores all over the body. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine starting with the first dose between 12 and 15 months old and the second dose between 4 to 6 years old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Hepatitis A (Hep A Vaccine)

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. The virus is found in the feces (poop) of infected people. Two doses of hepatitis A vaccine are recommended for all children and should be separated by 6 months. You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the Hep A Vaccine starting with the first dose at 1 year old and the second dose between 18 to 23 months old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Influenza (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza is a serious disease caused by a virus that can make your child feel fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness. You can protect your child by making sure they get their first dose at age 6 months and then continue to receive a flu vaccine at least once a year.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Preteens and Teens

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Meningococcal disease (MenACWY and MenB Vaccines)

Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that infect the blood, brain, and spinal cord. It is one of the most serious causes of meningitis.

 

Preteens and teens should get 2 doses of the MenACWY vaccine starting with the first dose between the ages of 11 and 12 and the second dose booster at 16 years old.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Tetanus, Diphtheria & Acellular Pertussis (TDaP vaccine)

Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus are all serious diseases caused by bacteria. Adolescents should receive 1 dose of Tdap between the ages of 11 to 12.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Diptheria

Tetanus

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV Vaccine)

HPV vaccination can prevent cancer and infection with disease-causing HPV types, preventing many HPV-related cancers and cases of warts. You child can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it.

 

You can protect your child by making sure they get a 2-shot series that is separated by 6 to 12 months. It is recommended that your child gets the first dose between 9 to 11 years old and the second dose by 12 years old. A 3-shot series is recommended for those with weakened immune systems and those who start the series after their 15th birthday.

 

If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, talk with their doctor as soon as possible to see when they should get the next dose.

 

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Vaccine Safety and Catch-up Guidance:

Vaccine Myths and Facts

Myth #1: “Getting the flu shot can give you the flu”

Fact: This cannot happen, as flu shots contain inactivated versions of the virus, or only have a single protein from the virus. Some people may experience flu-like symptoms after the flu shot because…

  1. Some people get mild reactions to vaccines (headache, soreness)
  2. There is a 2-week window before the flu shot is fully effective, if you are exposed to the flu before this window is over, you can still get the flu
  3. Sometimes, the virus used for the flu shot is different than the flu going around. This can still offer protection against severe flu symptoms.
Myth #2: “Vaccines cause autism or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)”

Fact: There is no evidence to link vaccines to autism or SIDS. The original study that sparked this controversy was retracted, as it used falsified information. In fact, there are numerous large-scale studies proving that certain vaccines, such as the MMR vaccine, do not increase risk for autism.

 

Source: Mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/autism-vaccine-link-debunked

Myth #3: “Enough people are vaccinated, so I do not need to get vaccinated”

Fact: Herd immunity happens when enough people are vaccinated to protect against an outbreak of a disease. If less people start getting vaccinated, herd immunity can disappear. It is also important to protect those who cannot get vaccinated for health reasons (immunocompromised, pregnant, etc.)

Myth #4: “The ingredients in vaccine are harmful”

Fact: The amount of substances contained within vaccines are lower than what we are exposed to in the natural environment. Any substance can be dangerous depending on the amount, even water. Vaccines are closely studied and monitored before they even make it to the clinical trial phase.

 

Source: aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/allergy-library/vaccine-myth-fact

Myth #5: “Vaccine preventable diseases are a natural part of life and are not that bad. It is better to get sick than to get the vaccine.”

Fact: Before vaccines were invented, many people had shorter lifespans and died due to preventable disease. There are also serious and life-threatening complications that can occur from preventable diseases.

 

In the first decade of measles existing in the United States prior to a vaccine, it caused about 6,000 deaths per year. In 2,000 measles was eliminated, absence of continuous disease transmission for greater than 12 months (CDC, 2000), thanks to vaccines.

Myth #6: “Vaccines contain a microchip that will be used to track me”

Fact: Vaccines only contain the ingredients necessary to protect against the particular virus or disease. For all vaccines, the ingredient lists are readily available online.

 

There is no evidence to suggest that any of these vaccines have a microchip in them.

Common Questions you may have about HPV Vaccine

Is the Vaccine Safe?

Yes! The HPV Vaccine has been closely monitored and administered to 400 million people around the world without side effects.

Is the Vaccine Effective?

Yes! The HPV Vaccine has been shown to prevent HPV related cancers and genital warts caused by HPV.

Is the Vaccine Necessary?

Yes! HPV can result in a variety of cancers and the vaccine is the best way to prevent against these. This vaccine is cancer prevention.

When should my child get vaccinated?

Your child should get vaccinated before their 13th birthday for the best chance of the vaccine working. However, children ages 11-26 can still get the vaccine.

How many doses of the vaccine are needed?

Two doses 6-12 months apart are required before the age of 15 and three doses at 0 months, 1-2 months, and 6 months are required after the age of 15.

What types of cancers are caused by HPV?

HPV can cause vaginal, cervical, anal, penile, and throat cancers. The vaccine can prevent these types of cancers!

Does the vaccine cause infertility?

No, the HPV vaccine does not cause infertility and is safe for your child.

Does my child need the vaccine even if they are not sexually active?

Yes, the vaccine is necessary regardless of sexual activity.

Is the vaccine for both boys and girls?

Yes! The HPV vaccine prevents cancers that occurs for both boys and girls.

Will getting the vaccine make my child think it’s okay to have sex?

No, studies show that getting the HPV vaccine does not make children any more likely to engage in sexual activity.

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