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Vaccine Schedule

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended vaccine schedule has been in use for 50 years. A child vaccinated by the CDC’s tried, tested and true vaccine schedule will have immunity to over 14 diseases by the age of two.

Each year, the vaccine schedule is determined by and expert panel of top disease experts and doctors who care for children based on the most recent scientific data, and is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. To learn more about why the vaccine schedule is the way it is, read this American Academy of Pediatrics FAQ sheet: “The Child Immunization Schedule: Why Is It Like That?” These experts determine each vaccine’s dose timing using two factors. First, it is scheduled for the age when the body’s immune system will respond best. Second, it is balanced with the need to provide protection to infants and children at the earliest possible age.

Below are links to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s age-appropriate recommended vaccine schedules.

0 – 6 years

7 – 18 years

Catch-up Immunization Schedule (for persons aged 4 months through 18 years who start late or who are more than 1 month behind)

This Instant Immunization Schedule allows you to enter your child’s birthday to see which vaccines he or she needs. If you would like to receive personalized e-mail reminders for your child’s recommended vaccines, visit the CDC’s e-mail reminder page.

Your child’s health and safety are very important to your child’s doctor. Doctors and healthcare providers consider the recommended schedule ideal for healthy children but there may be exceptions. If you have any questions about the recommended vaccine schedule, talk to your health care provider.