Before leaving the hospital, your baby receives the first of three doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine, crucial for protecting against the virus. Infants and young children are more susceptible to developing long-term infections that can lead to liver damage and cancer, making vaccination essential.
1-2 Months
Beginning at 1 to 2 months of age, your infant undergoes the following vaccinations to establish protection against potential diseases: -Hepatitis B (2nd dose) -Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) -Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) -Polio (IPV) -Pneumococcal (PCV) -Rotavirus (RV)
4 Months
At 4 months of age, your infant receives the following vaccines to develop resistance against potentially harmful diseases:
-Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) -Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) -Polio (IPV) -Pneumococcal (PCV) -Rotavirus (RV) -Hepatitis B (HepB)
6 Months
At 6 months old, your baby gets the following vaccinations to establish immunity against potentially harmful diseases:
-Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) -Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) -Polio (IPV) -Pneumococcal (PCV) -Rotavirus (RV) -Influenza (flu)
7-11 months
Typically, no vaccinations are scheduled for babies between 7 and 11 months of age. However, if your baby missed an earlier vaccination, now is an opportune moment to "catch up."
Additionally, babies aged 6 months and older should receive the flu vaccination every flu season.
12-23 Months
By adhering to the recommended schedule and ensuring full immunization by the age of 2, your child can be safeguarded against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases. Between 12 and 23 months, your child continues to build immunity against potentially harmful diseases through the administration of the following vaccines:
-Chickenpox (Varicella) -Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) -Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) -Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) -Polio (IPV) (administered between 6 through 18 months) -Pneumococcal (PCV) -Hepatitis A (HepA) -Hepatitis B (HepB)
2-3 years
From ages 2 to 3, it is advisable for your child to have an annual check-up with the doctor.
Furthermore, children should get the flu vaccination each flu season.
4-6 years
From ages 4 to 6, it is recommended for your child to have annual check-ups with the doctor. During these visits, your child will receive the following vaccines:
-Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) -Polio (IPV) -Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) -Chickenpox (varicella) -Influenza (flu) every year
7-10 years
From ages 7 to 10, it is recommended for your child to have an annual check-up with the doctor.
Moreover, children should get the flu vaccination each flu season.
11-12 years
Preteens are advised to receive four vaccines, which contribute to safeguarding not only your children but also their friends and family members. -Meningococcal conjugate vaccine -HPV vaccine -Tdap -Flu vaccine every flu season
13-18 years
From ages 13 to 18, it is advisable for your teen to have an annual check-up with the doctor. This provides an opportunity to catch up on any missed vaccines or those required for travel outside the United States.
your teen should have: -Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (initial or follow up dose) -Trumenba vaccine -HPV (initial or follow up dose) Moreover, everyone aged 6 months and older should receive the flu vaccination every flu season.