How many vaccines does a child receive

Childhood Vaccine Schedule: Vaccines By Age

Your baby will receive their first dose of Hepatitis B (HepB) at birth.

What is the childhood immunization schedule?

The childhood immunization schedule, or childhood vaccine schedule, is the list of common vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends most children should receive. Immunization is a way to protect your child from getting many different infections and diseases. Many of these illnesses spread easily from child to child and can cause serious health problems. They can even cause death.

When should my child get immunized?

Your child should receive their first doses of most vaccines during their first two years of life. They may need several doses of the vaccines to reach full protection. For example, the CDC recommends children receive their first dose of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine at 12 months of age or older. They should then receive a second dose before entering elementary school (about 4 to 6 years of age). Your baby can get their childhood vaccines at their regularly scheduled well-baby checkups.

How many vaccines do children get?

By the age of 15 months, your baby may receive up to 10 different types of vaccines. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all healthy babies receive these initial vaccines. Your child may receive additional doses and other vaccines between the ages of 15 months and 16 years old. If your child has a chronic condition or a weakened immune system, their pediatrician may recommend a different schedule.

What are the different types of vaccines?

The following vaccines can help protect your child from serious infection or disease.

Hepatitis B (HepB)

The hepatitis B vaccine can help protect your child against hepatitis B. The newborn vaccine schedule includes three doses of the HepB vaccine. Your newborn will generally receive their first dose within 12 hours of birth. They’ll receive their second dose at 1 to 2 months of age and their third dose between 6 and 18 months of age. Slight variations in this schedule are possible based on the birthing parent’s hepatitis B surface antigen status and the potential use of combination vaccines.

Rotavirus (RV)

The rotavirus vaccine can help protect your child against rotavirus. Rotavirus is a viral infection that can cause fever, vomiting and diarrhea. Your child will receive the rotavirus vaccine in two (Rotarix®) or three (RotaTeq®) doses, starting at age 2 months.

Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP)

The DTaP vaccine can help protect your child against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. Baby vaccines include five doses of the DTaP combination vaccine. Your baby will receive their first dose at 2 months of age and their second at 4 months of age. They’ll receive their third dose at 6 months, their fourth dose between 15 and 18 months of age and their fifth dose between 4 and 6 years of age.

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

The Hib vaccine can help protect your child against the most common type of Haemophilus influenzae bacteria. Your child will receive three to four doses of the Hib vaccine, depending on the brand. They’ll receive their first dose at 2 months of age and their second dose at 4 months of age. They’ll possibly receive a third dose at 6 months of age. They’ll then receive their final dose between 12 and 15 months of age. Slight variations in this schedule are possible.

Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13)

The PCV13 vaccine can help protect your child against pneumococcus bacterial infections. These infections include pneumonia and meningitis. Your child will receive four doses of the PCV13 vaccine. They’ll receive their first dose at 2 months of age and their second dose at 4 months of age. They’ll receive their third dose at 6 months of age and their fourth dose between 12 and 15 months of age.

Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)

The inactivated poliovirus (IPV) vaccine can help protect your child against infections of polio. Your child will receive four doses of the IPV vaccine. They’ll receive their first dose at 2 months of age and their second dose at 4 months of age. They’ll receive their third dose between 6 and 18 months of age and their fourth dose between 4 and 6 years of age.

Influenza

The influenza virus vaccine can help protect your child against the flu (influenza). Your child may get the influenza vaccine each year. They may receive one or two doses. They may receive their first dose at 6 months old and their second dose at least 1 month later.

Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)

The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine can help protect your child against measles, mumps and rubella. Your child will receive two doses of the MMR combination vaccine. They’ll receive their first dose between 12 and 15 months of age and their second dose between 4 and 6 years of age. The MMR vaccine may be combined with the VAR vaccine (MMRV).

Varicella (VAR)

The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine can help protect your child against chickenpox. Your child will receive two doses of the varicella vaccine. They’ll receive their first dose between 12 and 15 months of age and their second dose between 4 and 6 years of age. The varicella vaccine may be combined with the MMR vaccine (MMRV).

Hepatitis A (HepA)

The hepatitis A vaccine can help protect your child against hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is a type of liver disease. Your child will receive the HepA vaccine as a two-dose series. Your child will receive their first dose between 12 and 23 months and their second dose at least six months later.

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

The HPV vaccine can help protect your child against diseases caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). These diseases include:

Precancerous cervical, vaginal and vulvar lesions.
Genital warts.
Cancers including cervical cancer, anal cancer, penile cancer and head and neck cancer.

If your child is aged 15 or over, they’ll receive the HPV vaccine in three doses. They’ll receive their second dose two months after their first dose. They’ll receive their final dose six months after their first dose.

Children who start the HPV vaccine before they turn 15 years old only need two doses, given six to 12 months apart. This is because younger immune systems generate more immunity.

Meningococcal

The meningococcal vaccine can help protect your child against meningococcal disease. Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that can cause meningitis. Meningitis is severe swelling of your brain and spinal cord. It can also lead to sepsis, a dangerous and potentially life-threatening blood infection.

Other vaccines

Your child’s pediatrician may recommend additional vaccines if your child is at a high risk of certain infections or diseases. They’ll also provide a revised vaccination schedule if your child has missed any vaccine doses during their recommended time frames.

What ages do kids get shots?

The infant vaccine schedule starts at birth. Your newborn will receive their first shots within their first months of life. Your child may receive certain vaccines within a range of ages. The following represents one recommended child vaccine schedule. Your child’s pediatrician may follow different guidelines. You should speak with your child’s pediatrician about which vaccines your child should receive and when. The recommended vaccines by age include:

Birth vaccine

Vaccines for babies include their first doses of Hepatitis B (HepB).

Hepatitis B (HepB).

1- to 2-month vaccine

Hepatitis B (HepB).

2-month vaccines

Babies get several shots at 2 months of age. The DTaP vaccine schedule starts at 2 months. Your baby will get their first dose of:

Rotavirus (RV).
Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP).
Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib).
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13).
Inactivated poliovirus (IPV).

4-month vaccines

For their 4-month shots, babies get a second dose of the vaccines they received at their 2-month appointment. These include:

Rotavirus (RV).
Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP).
Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib).
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13).
Inactivated poliovirus (IPV).

6-month vaccines

At 6 months of age, your child may start to receive the influenza vaccine annually. In addition, your child may or may not need a third dose of the RV and Hib vaccines, depending on the brand your child’s healthcare provider used for their previous doses.

Influenza.
Rotavirus (RV).
Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib).
Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP).
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13).

6- to 18-month vaccines

The timing of your baby’s third dose of these vaccines will depend on their healthcare provider’s recommendation. Six- to 18-month shots may include:

Hepatitis B (HepB).
Inactivated poliovirus (IPV).

12- to 15-month vaccines

Your child will receive their first dose of MMR and varicella after they’ve hit their first birthday. Twelve- to 15-month shots include:

Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
Varicella (VAR).
Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib).
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13).

12- to 23-month vaccine

Your baby’s 12-month vaccines may include the first in a two-dose series of hepatitis A. They may receive the second vaccine at 2 years old.

Hepatitis A (HepA).

15- to 18-month vaccine

Your baby will receive one shot during this time frame, their fourth dose of DTaP.

Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP).

4- to 6-year vaccines

Between 4 and 6 years old, your child may receive the following shots:

Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP).
Inactivated poliovirus (IPV).
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
Varicella (VAR).

11- to 12-year vaccines

Your child gets to wait a bit before their next round of vaccines.

Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) booster.
Human papillomavirus (HPV).
Meningococcal.

16-year vaccine

Your 16-year-old should receive their second dose of meningococcal.

Meningococcal.

Are the vaccines safe?

Yes. Vaccines for childhood diseases are very safe. Sometimes, a vaccine will cause mild side effects such as a sore arm or leg or a low fever. A bad side effect isn’t likely to happen. Childhood diseases are a greater health risk to children than vaccines are. Ask your child’s healthcare provider to tell you about the risks and side effects.

When shouldn’t my child be vaccinated?

In a few cases, it's better to wait to get a vaccine. Some children who are very sick shouldn’t get a vaccine at all. Reasons your child should wait or not get a vaccine may include:

Being sick with something more serious than a cold.
Having a bad reaction after the first dose of a vaccine.
Having sudden jerky body movements (convulsions), possibly caused by a vaccine.

Vaccine Schedule for Children 6 Years or Younger

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For Other Groups

Ages 7 to 18 years
Ages 19 Years or Older
Pregnant Women

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Range of recommended ages for all children

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for ages 6 months and older.

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Birth	1 month	2 months	4 months	6 months	12 months	15 months	4-6 years
HepB	HepB			HepB
		RV	RV	RV
		DTaP	DTaP	DTaP		DTaP	DTaP
		Hib	Hib	Hib	Hib
		PCV13	PCV13	PCV13	PCV13
		IPV	IPV	IPV			IPV
				Influenza (Yearly)*
					MMR		MMR
					Varicella		Varicella
					HepA§

Note: If your child misses a shot, you don’t need to start over. Just go back to your child’s doctor for the next shot. Talk with your child’s doctor if you have questions about vaccines.

Footnotes

^*Two doses given at least four weeks apart are recommended for children age 6 months through 8 years of age who are getting an influenza (flu) vaccine for the first time and for some other children in this age group.

^§Two doses of HepA vaccine are needed for lasting protection. The first dose of HepA vaccine should be given between 12 months and 23 months of age. The second dose should be given 6 months after the first dose. All children and adolescents over 24 months of age who have not been vaccinated should also receive 2 doses of HepA vaccine.

If your child has any medical conditions that put him or her at risk for infection or is traveling outside the United States, talk to your child’s doctor about additional vaccines that he or she may need.

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and the Vaccines that Prevent Them

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Disease	Vaccine	Disease spread by	Disease symptoms	Disease complications
Chickenpox	Varicella vaccine protects against chickenpox.	Air, direct contact	Rash, tiredness, headache, fever	Infected blisters, bleeding disorders, encephalitis (brain swelling), pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death
Diphtheria	DTaP* vaccine protects against diphtheria.	Air, direct contact	Sore throat, mild fever, weakness, swollen glands in neck	Swelling of the heart muscle, heart failure, coma, paralysis, death
Hib	Hib vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b.	Air, direct contact	May be no symptoms unless bacteria enter the blood	Meningitis (infection of the covering around the brain and spinal cord), intellectual disability, epiglottitis (life-threatening infection that can block the windpipe and lead to serious breathing problems), pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death
Hepatitis A	HepA vaccine protects against hepatitis A.	Direct contact, contaminated food or water	May be no symptoms, fever, stomach pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), dark urine	Liver failure, arthralgia (joint pain), kidney, pancreatic, and blood disorders, death
Hepatitis B	HepB vaccine protects against hepatitis B.	Contact with blood or body fluids	May be no symptoms, fever, headache, weakness, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), joint pain	Chronic liver infection, liver failure, liver cancer, death
Influenza (Flu)	Flu vaccine protects against influenza.	Air, direct contact	Fever, muscle pain, sore throat, cough, extreme fatigue	Pneumonia (infection in the lungs), bronchitis, sinus infections, ear infections, death
Measles	MMR** vaccine protects against measles.	Air, direct contact	Rash, fever, cough, runny nose, pink eye	Encephalitis (brain swelling), pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death
Mumps	MMR**vaccine protects against mumps.	Air, direct contact	Swollen salivary glands (under the jaw), fever, headache, tiredness, muscle pain	Meningitis (infection of the covering around the brain and spinal cord), encephalitis (brain swelling), inflammation of testicles or ovaries, deafness, death
Pertussis	DTaP* vaccine protects against pertussis (whooping cough).	Air, direct contact	Severe cough, runny nose, apnea (a pause in breathing in infants)	Pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death
Polio	IPV vaccine protects against polio.	Air, direct contact, through the mouth	May be no symptoms, sore throat, fever, nausea, headache	Paralysis, death
Pneumococcal	PCV13 vaccine protects against pneumococcus.	Air, direct contact	May be no symptoms, pneumonia (infection in the lungs)	Bacteremia (blood infection), meningitis (infection of the covering around the brain and spinal cord), death
Rotavirus	RV vaccine protects against rotavirus.	Through the mouth	Diarrhea, fever, vomiting	Severe diarrhea, dehydration, death
Rubella	MMR** vaccine protects against rubella.	Air, direct contact	Sometimes rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes	Very serious in pregnant women—can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, birth defects
Tetanus	DTaP* vaccine protects against tetanus.	Exposure through cuts in skin	Stiffness in neck and abdominal muscles, difficulty swallowing, muscle spasms, fever	Broken bones, breathing difficulty, death

* DTaP combines protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
** MMR combines protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.

This schedule is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAPexternal icon), and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFPexternal icon).

90,000 vaccination calendar for children - EUROMED KIDS

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Download or see the vaccination calendar in PDF

The National Vaccation Calendar is approved by the Ministry of Health of each state and determines the Ministry of Health of each state and determines the Ministry what diseases this state is ready to vaccinate people for free. It also outlines which population groups need to be vaccinated (at what age and on what grounds). nine0004

The principle of all National Calendars is "to instill as early as possible". Many diseases are especially dangerous for children 0-2 years old. Following the calendar, we protect the child from the maximum possible number of infections in a short time. Vaccinated children get sick less often, and if they get sick, then without serious and life-threatening complications. The calendar also tells you when to revaccinate children and adults against various infections.

Dates determined by the calendar are really important and should be guided by. The national calendar is designed to minimize the risk of illness and reduce the likelihood of complications. nine0004

The Russian National Immunization Schedule includes:

Airborne infections (measles, rubella, mumps, whooping cough, chicken pox, diphtheria, influenza)
Severe infections with high mortality (tuberculosis, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae type b)
Vaccinations according to epidemic indications (tick-borne encephalitis, etc. - by region) diseases: hepatitis A, typhoid fever, cholera)

It is important that the National Calendar is not a “list of all required vaccinations”. In total, there are 30 preventable infections in the world, 16 are included in the US National Immunization Schedule, and 12 in Russia. With mass free vaccination, the state has to choose the most important in order to rationally allocate resources. Therefore, as far as possible, parents can "supplement" the calendar and vaccinate their children for a fee against those infections that the state does not yet have enough resources to protect against. nine0004