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What Vaccines Should My Child Get?

The recommended vaccine schedule is issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Your child’s growth and development are monitored by your doctor in a series of well-baby visits. Vaccination is an important part of well-baby visits. VaxtextSM messages let you know what vaccinations you may expect at each visit.

Your Child’s Age	Vaccine
At birth	Hepatitis B (HepB)
1 to 2 months	Hepatitis B (HepB)
2 and 4 months	Polio (IPV)
2, 4, and 6 months	Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) Pneumococcus (PCV) Rotavirus (RV)^*
6 months	Begin annual flu vaccination
6 to 18 months	Polio (IPV) Hepatitis B (HepB)
12 to 15 months	Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) Pneumococcus (PCV) Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Varicella
12 to 23 months	Hepatitis A (HepA; 2 doses)
15 to 18 months	Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP)
4 to 6 years	Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) Polio (IPV) Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Varicella

2 or 3 doses depending on the brand of vaccine your doctor uses.

Download the vaccination schedule from the CDC

Why these vaccines are important for my child

Hepatitis B can cause serious liver disease
Rotavirus causes severe diarrhea and serious dehydration
Diphtheria can cause breathing problems and even death
Tetanus can cause lockjaw, the inability to open your mouth
Pertussis (whooping cough) can lead to seizures, brain damage, and even death
Haemophilus influenzae type B can cause meningitis, pneumonia, and infections of the throat and skin
Invasive pneumococcal disease can cause meningitis and an infection of the blood
Polio can cause paralysis, permanent disability, or even death
Influenza (flu) can lead to dangerous infection, pneumonia, and death
Measles can cause pneumonia, seizures, and brain damage
Mumps can cause meningitis and deafness
Rubella (German measles) can cause birth defects if an expectant mother gets the disease
Varicella (chicken pox) can cause serious complications
Hepatitis A is a serious liver infection

Learn more about these vaccine-preventable diseases. Click here.

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