The right care at the right time is critical to your child’s health. Our pediatrics team focuses on the overall well-being of infants, children, and adolescents with a broad range of services, including vaccinations.
Vaccines are a safe, effective way to protect your child’s growing immune system from harmful, infectious diseases, like the measles and whooping cough. From the moment a baby is born, to their late adolescent years, they’re exposed to thousands of germs every day. Vaccines help the immune system learn how to recognize germs and give your child the antibodies they need to fight off vaccine-preventable diseases.
Getting every recommended dose of each vaccine provides your child with the best protection possible. As your child grows and the guidance evolves, it’s important to stay up to date on vaccine schedules.
Vaccine Schedules by Age
Per the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), these are the recommended vaccines for each age group. Visit the AAP website for more details. The vaccine schedule indicated below is current AAP guidance as of April 17, 2026.
Babies & Toddlers
Birth
- Hepatitis B vaccine: 1st dose of 3
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine: 1 dose
1 Through 2 Months
- DTaP vaccine: 1st dose of 5
- Hib vaccine: 1st dose of 3 or 4
- Hepatitis B vaccine: 2nd dose of 3
- IPV: 1st dose of 4
- PCV: 1st dose of 4
- Rotavirus vaccine: 1st dose of 2 or 3
4 Months
- DTaP vaccine: 2nd dose of 5
- Hib vaccine: 2nd dose of 3 or 4
- IPV: 2nd dose of 4
- PCV: 2nd dose of 4
- Rotavirus vaccine: 2nd dose
6 Months
- COVID-19 vaccine: 1 or more doses
- DTaP vaccine: 3rd dose of 5
- Hepatitis B vaccine: 3rd dose of 3 between 6 months and 18 months
- IPV: 3rd dose of 4 between 6 months and 18 months
- PCV: 3rd dose of 4
7 Through 11 Months
- Catch up on any missed vaccinations
- Flu vaccine: 1 or more doses
- COVID-19 vaccine: 1 or more doses
12 Through 23 Months
- Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine: 1st dose of 2
- DTaP vaccine: 4th dose of 5
- Flu vaccine: 1 or more doses
- COVID-19 vaccine: 1 or more doses
- Hepatitis A vaccine: 2-dose series
- Hepatitis B vaccine: 3rd dose of 3 between 6 months and 18 months
- Hib vaccine: 3rd or 4th dose
- IPV: 3rd dose of 4 between 6 months and 18 months
- MMR vaccine: 1st dose of 2
- PCV: 4th dose of 4
2 Through 3 Years
- Flu vaccine: 1 or 2 doses annually
- COVID-19 vaccine: 1 or more doses
Young children
4 Through 6 Years
- Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine: 2nd dose of 2
- DTaP vaccine: 5th dose of 5
- Flu vaccine: 1 or 2 doses annually
- IPV: 4th dose of 4
- MMR vaccine: 2nd dose of 2
7 Through 10 Years
- Flu vaccine: 1 dose annually
- COVID-19 vaccine: 1 dose annually
- HPV vaccine: 2-dose series between 9 years and 12 years
- Any of the following that may have been missed:
- Chickenpox
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, mumps, and rubella
- Polio
- IPV
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis)
Preteens & Teens
11 Through 12 Years
- Flu vaccine: 1 dose annually
- COVID-19 vaccine: 1 dose annually
- HPV vaccine: 2-dose series (if not done earlier)
- MenACWY vaccine: 1st dose of 2*
- Tdap vaccine: 1 dose*The MenACWY vaccine protects against meningococcal disease, which is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis and bloodstream infections in the United States.
13 Through 18 Years
- Flu vaccine: 1 dose annually
- COVID-19 vaccine: 1 dose annually
- MenACWY vaccine: 2nd dose of 2
- MenB vaccine: Recommended for some teens 16-18 years old
From immunizations to routine checkups and more, our dedicated team will help you and your family understand and determine the best treatment options for your child. Learn more about our pediatric services or call to book an appointment.
