Vaccination schedule for 3 months to 3 years
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Your child needs 2 doses of chickenpox vaccine. The first dose is given at 12–15 months and the
second at 4–6 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your child needs 2 doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose is given at 12–15 months and the second
at 4–6 years.
Infants and children