Essential Vaccination Schedule for Children Aged 0-6 Years
Learn about the complete vaccination schedule for children aged 0-6 years, including timings for essential vaccines such as HepB, DTaP, Hib, PCV, and more. Following this schedule helps protect your child's health and immunity against various preventable diseases, ensuring a healthier future.
Essential Vaccination Schedule for Children Aged 0-6 Years
Immunizations play a vital role in safeguarding your child's health. To ensure their well-being, it’s important to adhere to the vaccination plan recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Following this schedule means by age two, your child will have developed immunity against 14 different diseases.
Here's a summary of the recommended vaccines for children from birth to 6 years:
Hepatitis B (HepB) The HepB vaccine should be administered to all newborns within 24 hours of birth. Additional doses are given at 1-2 months and between 6-18 months.
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) The CDC recommends DTaP shots at 2, 4, and 6 months. The fourth dose is scheduled between 15-18 months, and a fifth dose between 4-6 years.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Initial doses are given at 2, 4, and 6 months. The fourth dose is administered between 12 and 15 months.
Rotavirus (RV) requires three doses at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.
Polio (IPV) vaccines are given at 2 and 4 months, a booster at 6-18 months, and again between 4-6 years.
Influenza should be received annually starting after 6 months of age.
Mumps, Measles, and Rubella (MMR) are recommended at 12-15 months, with a second dose between 4 and 6 years.
Chickenpox (Varicella) should also be given at 12-15 months, with a second dose between 4 and 6 years.
Hepatitis A requires two doses, administered between 12 and 24 months.
