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Keep your child healthy during their most important times of growth and development by staying on track with their exams and their immunization schedule. The American Academy of Pediatrics—a professional organization of primary care pediatricians dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, and young adults—has recommended an immunization schedule based on age. Research has shown the schedule to be the safest and most effective way of protecting children from disease.
At TrueCare, we put you and your family’s health first.
If you’re uncertain about which immunizations are due, feel free to give us a call. We are here to help! We’ve broken down, by age group, the different immunizations recommended for children.
Immunizations / Newborns – 4 months
Newborn
A newborn is only recommended to get Hepatitis B (HepB) in order to assist with their weakened immune system.
1 Month
A baby should only get their second dose of Hepatitis B (HepB), as their immune systems are still developing and introducing too many vaccines too early may cause them harm.
2 Months
A 2 month old baby may also have their second dose of Hepatitis B (HepB) at this time. They will also need the first dose of the following vaccines: Rotavirus (RV), Diptheria, tetanus & pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Pneumococcal (PCV), and Inactivated poliovirus (IPV).
4 Months
Catch-up period for Hepatitis B (HepB), followed by a second dosage of the previous 2 month vaccinations: Rotavirus (RV), Diptheria, tetanus & pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Pneumococcal (PCV), and Inactivated poliovirus (IPV).
Immunizations / 6 – 12 months
6 Months
A period of time between 6 months and 18 months is recommended for the third dose of Hepatitis B (HepB). A third dose is recommended for Diphtheria, tetanus & pertussis (DTaP), and Pneumococcal (PCV). Special conditions may apply for the third dose of Rotavirus (RV) and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). The third dose of Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV) spans between 6 months and 18 months. Influenza (Flu)(IIV only) in 1 or 2 doses begins at 6 months and spans until 18 months. COVID-19 vaccine is also recommended for ages 6 months+.
9 Months
A catch-up period for the following vaccines’ third dose: Diphtheria, tetanus & pertussis (DTaP) (9 through 12 months), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), and Pneumococcal (PCV).
12 Months
Involves previous vaccines in addition to the following: first dose of Measles, mumps & rubella (MMR) (12 to 15 months), first does of Varicella (12 to 15 months), and a 2-dose series of Hepatitis A (HepA) (between 12 months and 19-23 months).
Immunizations / 15 – 23 months
15 Months
Involves previous vaccines in the addition to the introduction of the 4th dose of Diphtheria, tetanus & pertussis (DTaP) (15 to 18 months).
18 Months
In addition to previous vaccine periods, the following vaccines enter a catch-up period: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) (18 months to 4 years), Pneumococcal (PCV) (18 months to 4 years), Measles, mumps & rubella (MMR) (18 months to 3 years), and Varicella (18 months to 3 years).
19-23 Months
This age group introduces has no new vaccines or dosages, but is a catch-up period for the following: Hepatitis B (HepB) (19 months to 18 years), Diphtheria, tetanus & pertussis (DTaP) (19 months to 3 years), and Inactivated poliovirus (IPV) (19 months to 3 years).
Immunizations / 2 – 10 years
2-3 Years
This stage of child growth involves previous catch-up periods and introduces the annual vaccination of Influenza (Flu)(LAIV or IIV) in 1 or 2 doses. A catch-up period for Hepatitis A (HepA) begins for the periof of 2 years to 18 years.
4-6 Years
New doses are suggested for the following vaccinations: Diphtheria, tetanus & pertussis (DTaP) (5th dose), Inactivated poliovirus (IPV) (4th dose), Measles, mumps & rubella (MMR) (2nd dose), and Varicella (2nd dose). A catch-up period begins for both Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and Pneumococcal (PCV) between 4 to 18 years.
7-10 Years
Catch-up period between 7 to 18 years for Inactivated poliovirus (IPV), Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), and Varicella. An annual vaccination of Influenza (Flu)(LAIV or IIV) in 1 dose is also recommended between 7 and 18 years. A preliminary period for Tetanus, diphtheria, & pertussis (DTaP) begins.
Immunizations / 11 – 18 years
11-12 Years
First dose of Meningococcal, Tetanus, diphtheria, & pertussis (DTaP), and a 3-dose stage of Human papillomavirus (HPV).
13-15 Years
Catch-up periods for Meningococcal, Tetanus, diphtheria, & pertussis (DTaP) (13 to 18 years).
16-18 Years
No new or final vaccines are introduced and involves numerous catch-up periods. A booster for Meningococcal is recommended for 16 to 17 year olds, with a catch-up period at age 18.
Come visit us at one of TrueCare’s many locations, or contact us to schedule an appointment today. We look forward to providing your child’s required immunizations and helping complete any other medical paperwork for the upcoming school year.
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