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Infant and Child Vaccines: Vaccines You Need

Infant and Child Vaccines: Vaccines You Need

When Do Infants and Children Need Vaccines?

You can help protect your child against 15 diseases that can be prevented by vaccination by adhering to the advised vaccination schedule. Make sure your child takes the subsequent dose as quickly as possible if they skip a dose or fall behind schedule. Find out from your child’s doctor if they have received all of the required vaccinations.

Chickenpox (varicella)

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.

Tdap (Whooping Cough)

Talk to your child’s healthcare provider to find out when your child needs to receive a dose of Tdap vaccine. Usually, the first dose is given at age 11–12 years. Some children who have fallen behind on their vaccinations will need a dose at age 7–10 years.

Hepatitis A

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.

Hepatitis B

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.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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..

Influenza

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.

Pneumococcal

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 need an additional dose of pneumococcal vaccine. Check with your healthcare provider to see if your child needs extra protection against pneumococcal disease.

Meningococcal

There are two different kinds of meningococcal vaccine. 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, preteens and teens are recommended to received MenACWY and MenB.

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