Immunization Schedule

Immunization Schedule

1. For updates and more information, contact CDC Immunization Hotline at 800.232.2522 (English) or 800.232.0233 (Spanish) or www.cdc.gov/nip. Ask your child’s doctor what vaccines your child needs.

2. Catch-up (make-up) vaccines should be given to children and teenagers who have not already had them.

3. Td (tetanus and diphtheria) is advised at 11 to 12 years of age and a Td booster every 10 years.

4. There are 3 brands of Hib vaccines. With one brand, the 6 month dose is not given.

5. PCV vaccine protects against meningitis and some pneumonias. All children 2 to 23 months of age and for certain children 24 to 59 months of age. PPV vaccine may be needed in addition to PCV vaccine for certain high-risk groups between 24 months and 5 years of age. Check with your child’s doctor.

6. The 2nd dose of MMR should be given at 4 to 6 years of age or by 11 to 12 years of age.

7. Your child may need 2 doses of Varicella vaccine.

8. Hepatitis A vaccine should be given to persons in selected states and/or regions. Check with your doctor or local health department.

9. Follow your doctor’s advice for flu and pneumonia vaccines.

{Note: College students may need a vaccine for meningitis. Adults may need additional vaccines. Ask your doctor.} For information on smallpox, contact the CDC at 888.246.2675 (English); 888.246.2857 (Spanish); or www.bt.cdc.gov.

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