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Pediatric Vaccination Schedule
Guidelines from Birth to 18 Years
Pediatric Guidance
Timely vaccination during childhood is essential for building immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Schedules are designed to work with a child's developing immune system at specific ages.
DTaP
ToxoidDiphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis
Target Ages
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 15-18 months
- 4-6 years
Dosing
5 doses for children < 7 years
MMR
Live AttenuatedMeasles, Mumps, Rubella
Target Ages
- 12-15 months
- 4-6 years
Dosing
2 doses
PCV20
ConjugatePneumococcal Conjugate
Target Ages
- 2, 4, 6, 12-15 months
- Adults >= 65
- High-risk 19-64
Dosing
4 doses (infants) or 1 dose (adults)
HepB
Protein SubunitHepatitis B
Target Ages
- Birth
- 1-2 months
- 6-18 months
Dosing
3 doses
HPV
Protein SubunitHuman Papillomavirus
Target Ages
- 11-12 years (can start at 9)
- Catch-up through age 26
Dosing
2 or 3 doses depending on starting age
IIV
InactivatedInfluenza (Inactivated)
Target Ages
- Annually for everyone >= 6 months
Dosing
1 dose annually
YF-Vax
Live AttenuatedYellow Fever
Target Ages
- Travelers to endemic areas (9 months to 59 years)
Dosing
1 dose
Ty21a
Live AttenuatedTyphoid Fever (Oral)
Target Ages
- Travelers >= 6 years to endemic areas
Dosing
4 capsules (Days 1, 3, 5, 7)
COVID-19
mRNA / RecombinantCOVID-19 (mRNA)
Target Ages
- Everyone >= 6 months
Dosing
Varies based on history and current formulation