Dr. Erica Lindsay M.D. Houston Area Pediatrician

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Childhood Immunization & Vaccine Schedule

What to Expect

Vaccine Schedule

Following the recommended vaccine schedule provides your child with the best protection from potentially serious diseases.

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Vaccine Birth 1 mo 2 mos 4 mos 6 mos 9 mos 12 mos 15 mos 18 mos 19-23 mos 2-3 yrs 4-6 yrs 7-10 yrs 11-12 yrs 13-15 yrs 16 yrs 17-18 yrs
Hepatitis B (HepB) 1st dose 2nd dose   3rd dose  
Rotavirus (RV): RV1 (2-dose series), RV5 (3-dose series)     1st dose 2nd dose                            
Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTaP <7 yrs)     1st dose 2nd dose 3rd dose   4th dose   5th dose          
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)     1st dose 2nd dose     3rd or 4th dose    
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13)     1st dose 2nd dose     4th dose    
Inactivated poliovirus (IPV <18 yrs)     1st dose 2nd dose 3rd dose   4th dose    
Influenza (IIV)         Annual vaccination 1 or 2 doses Annual vaccination 1 dose only
Influenza (LAIV)                     Annual vaccination 1 or 2 doses Annual vaccination 1 dose only
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)           1st dose   2nd dose  
Varicella (VAR)             1st dose   2nd dose  
Hepatitis A (HepA)           2-dose series  
Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap ≥7 yrs)                           Tdap  
 
Human papillomavirus (HPV)                              
   
Meningococcal (MenACWY-D ≥9 mos, MenACWY-CRM ≥2 mos)       1st dose   2nd dose  
Meningococcal B                            
       
Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23)                      

 

  • Range of recommended ages for all children
  • Range of recommended ages for catch-up immunization
  • Range of recommended ages for certain high-risk groups
  • Recommended based on shared clinical decision-making or can be used in this age group
  • No recommendation/not applicable
Additional Resources

Vaccines for Your Child

The below resources provide additional information on vaccines

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