U.S. Childhood Immunization Schedule

Birth through 18 years — the complete recommended timeline.

The CDC publishes the recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents (birth through 18 years) each year. This schedule is developed by ACIP and represents the standard of care for pediatric vaccination in the United States.

Key Vaccines by Age

Age Vaccines
Birth HepB (dose 1)
2 months DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV13, HepB, Rotavirus
4 months DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV13, Rotavirus
6 months DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV13, HepB, Rotavirus, Influenza (annual)
12-15 months MMR, Varicella, HepA, PCV13, Hib
4-6 years DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella
11-12 years Tdap, HPV, MCV4, Influenza (annual)
16 years MCV4 booster, Influenza (annual)

Why This Schedule?

Vaccines Explained

Sources & Citations

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