CDC Vaccine Schedule

Recommended immunization schedule for children ages 0-6 years.

HepBHepatitis B
3 doses

Protects against hepatitis B virus, which can cause liver disease.

1
Birth
2
1 month
3
6 months
Common side effects & when to worry

Common (normal):

  • Soreness at injection site
  • Low-grade fever
  • Fussiness for 1-2 days

When to call:

  • Fever over 104°F (40°C)
  • Severe allergic reaction (hives, swelling, difficulty breathing) - extremely rare
RVRotavirus
3 doses

Protects against rotavirus, a common cause of severe diarrhea in babies.

1
2 months
2
4 months
3
6 months

3rd dose only needed for RotaTeq brand

Common side effects & when to worry

Common (normal):

  • Mild diarrhea or vomiting
  • Fussiness
  • This is an oral vaccine (drops, not a shot)

When to call:

  • Severe vomiting or bloody diarrhea
  • Signs of intussusception: severe belly pain, drawing knees up, bloody stool (very rare)
DTaPDiphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
5 doses

Protects against three serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough.

1
2 months
2
4 months
3
6 months
4
15-18 months
5
4-6 years
Common side effects & when to worry

Common (normal):

  • Soreness, redness, or swelling at injection site
  • Fever
  • Fussiness, tiredness
  • Loss of appetite

When to call:

  • Fever over 105°F (40.5°C)
  • Crying for 3+ hours non-stop
  • Seizure (very rare)
HibHaemophilus influenzae type b
4 doses

Protects against Hib disease, which can cause meningitis and other severe infections.

1
2 months
2
4 months
3
6 months

Depending on brand

4
12-15 months
Common side effects & when to worry

Common (normal):

  • Redness, warmth, or swelling at injection site
  • Fever

When to call:

  • Very high fever
  • Signs of allergic reaction
PCV15Pneumococcal
4 doses

Protects against pneumococcal disease, which can cause ear infections, pneumonia, and meningitis.

1
2 months
2
4 months
3
6 months
4
12-15 months
Common side effects & when to worry

Common (normal):

  • Soreness at injection site
  • Mild fever
  • Fussiness, drowsiness

When to call:

  • Fever over 104°F
  • Signs of severe allergic reaction
IPVPolio
4 doses

Protects against poliovirus.

1
2 months
2
4 months
3
6-18 months
4
4-6 years
Common side effects & when to worry

Common (normal):

  • Soreness at injection site
  • This vaccine has very few side effects

When to call:

  • Signs of severe allergic reaction (extremely rare)
FluInfluenza (Flu)
1 dose

Annual flu vaccine recommended for all children 6 months and older.

1
6 months

Annual vaccine; 2 doses the first year, 1 dose each year after

Common side effects & when to worry

Common (normal):

  • Soreness at injection site
  • Low-grade fever
  • Runny nose (if nasal spray)

When to call:

  • Severe allergic reaction (especially if egg allergy - inform your doctor)
MMRMeasles, Mumps, Rubella
2 doses

Protects against three viral diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella.

1
12-15 months
2
4-6 years
Common side effects & when to worry

Common (normal):

  • Fever 7-12 days after vaccination
  • Mild rash
  • Swelling of glands in cheeks or neck

When to call:

  • Fever over 104°F
  • Seizure (febrile seizure - rare)
VARVaricella (Chickenpox)
2 doses

Protects against chickenpox.

1
12-15 months
2
4-6 years
Common side effects & when to worry

Common (normal):

  • Soreness at injection site
  • Mild fever
  • A few chickenpox-like spots near injection site

When to call:

  • Seizure
  • Widespread rash (rare)
HepAHepatitis A
2 doses

Protects against hepatitis A virus.

1
12 months
2
18 months

At least 6 months after 1st dose

Common side effects & when to worry

Common (normal):

  • Soreness at injection site
  • Headache
  • Tiredness

When to call:

  • Severe allergic reaction (very rare)

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