Vaccinations are very important to prevent your child from getting ill and sick from preventable diseases and illnesses. There are atleast 15 vaccine- preventable diseases. Ask your child’s healthcare provider if your child is up to date with all recommended vaccines.
| Vaccine | Is your child up to date? |
| Chickenpox(varicella; Var) | Your child needs 2 doses of chickenpox vaccine. The first dose is given at 12–15 months and the second at 4–6 years. |
| Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough(pertussis; DTaP) | Your child needs 5 doses of DTaP vaccine. The first dose is given at 2 months, the second at 4 months, the third at 6 months, the fourth at 15–18 months, and the fifth at 4–6 years. |
| Haemophilusinfluenzaetype b (Hib) | Your child needs 3–4 doses of Hib vaccine, depending on the brand of vaccine. The first dose is given at 2 months, the second at 4 months, the third at 6 months (if needed), and the last at 12–15 months. |
| Hepatitis A(HepA) | Your child needs 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine. The first dose is given at age 1 year and the second 6–12 months later. |
| Hepatitis B(HepB) | Your child needs 3–4 doses of hepatitis B vaccine, depending on the brand of vaccine. The first dose is given at birth, the second at 1–2 months, the third at 4 months (if needed), and the last at 6–18 months. |
| Influenza(Flu) | Everyone age 6 months and older needs influenza vaccination every fall or winter and for the rest of their lives. Some children younger than age 9 years need 2 doses. Ask your child’s healthcare provider if your child needs more than 1 dose. |
| Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Your child needs 2 doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose is given at 12–15 months and the second at 4–6 years. |
| Meningococcal(MenACWY [MCV4], MenB) | Infants and children age 0–10 years with certain health conditions (such as a non-functioning spleen) need one or both meningococcal vaccines. Talk with your healthcare provider to find out if your child needs meningococcal vaccination. |
| Pneumococcal(Prevnar [con- jugate vaccine, PCV], Pneumovax[polysaccharidevaccine, PPSV]) | Your child needs 4 doses of Prevnar (PCV). The first dose is given at 2 months, the second at 4 months, the third at 6 months, and the fourth at 12–15 months. Some children also need a dose of Pneumovax (PPSV). Ask your child’s healthcare provider if your child needs this extra protection against pneumococcal disease. |
| Polio(IPV) | Your child needs 4 doses of polio vaccine (IPV). The first dose is given at 2 months, the second at 4 months, the third at 6–18 months, and the fourth at 4–6 years. |
| Rotavirus(RV) | Your child needs 2–3 doses of rotavirus vaccine (RV), depending on the brand of vaccine. The first dose is given at 2 months, the second at 4 months, and the third (if needed) at 6 months. |
