Vaccinations For Children, Age 0–10 Years
- Chickenpox (varicella; Var) - Your child needs 2 doses of chickenpox vaccine. The first dose is given at 12–15 months and the second at 4–6 years.
- Diphtheria,tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis; DTaP) - Your child needs 5 doses of DTaP vaccine. The first dose is given at 2 months, the second at 4 months, the third at 6 months, the fourth at 15–18 months, and the fifth at 4–6 years.
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) - Your child needs 3–4 doses of Hib vaccine, depending on the brand of vaccine. The first dose
is given at 2 months, the second at 4 months, the third at 6 months (if needed), and the last at 12–15 months.
- Hepatitis A (HepA) - Your child needs 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine. The first dose is given at age 1 year and the second 6–12 months later.
- Hepatitis B (HepB) - Your child needs 3–4 doses of hepatitis B vaccine, depending on the brand of vaccine. The first dose is given at birth, the second at 1–2 months, the third at 4 months (if needed), and the last at 6–18 months.
- Influenza (Flu) - Everyone age 6 months and older needs influenza vaccination every fall or winter and for the rest of their lives. Some children younger than age 9 years need 2 doses. Ask your child’s healthcare provider if your child needs more than 1 dose.
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) - Your child needs 2 doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose is given at 12–15 months and the second
at 4–6 years.
- Meningococcal (MenACWY [MCV4], MenB) - Infants and children age 0–10 years with certain health conditions (such as a non-functioning spleen) need one or both meningococcal vaccines. Talk with your healthcare provider to find out if your child needs meningococcal vaccination.
- Pneumococcal (Prevnar [conjugate vaccine, PCV], Pneumovax [polysaccharide vaccine, PPSV]) - Your child needs 4 doses of Prevnar (PCV). The first dose is given at 2 months, the second at 4 months, the third at 6 months, and the fourth at 12–15 months. Some children also need a dose of Pneumovax (PPSV). Ask your child’s healthcare provider if your child needs this extra protection against pneumococcal disease.
- Polio( (IPV) - Your child needs 4 doses of polio vaccine (IPV). The first dose is given at 2 months, the second at 4 months, the third at 6–18 months, and the fourth at 4–6 years.
- Rotavirus (RV) - 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 at 4 months, and the third (if needed) at 6 months.
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