New immunization schedule chart

Here is a new immunization schedule chart for children in the United States, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):

Birth to 6 months:

• Hepatitis B (HepB): 1st dose at birth, 2nd dose at 1-2 months, 3rd dose at 6-18 months
• Rotavirus (RV): 1st dose at 2 months, 2nd dose at 4 months, 3rd dose at 6 months
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP): 1st dose at 2 months, 2nd dose at 4 months, 3rd dose at 6 months
• Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): 1st dose at 2 months, 2nd dose at 4 months, 3rd dose at 6 months
• Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV): 1st dose at 2 months, 2nd dose at 4 months, 3rd dose at 6 months
• Influenza (flu): 1st dose at 6 months

6 months to 12 months:

• DTaP: 4th dose at 12-15 months
• Hib: 4th dose at 12-15 months
• PCV: 4th dose at 12-15 months
• Influenza (flu): 2nd dose at 6-12 months

12 months to 18 months:

• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): 1st dose at 12-15 months
• Varicella (chickenpox): 1st dose at 12-15 months
• Hepatitis A (HepA): 1st dose at 12-15 months

18 months to 6 years:

• DTaP: 5th dose at 18 months
• Hib: 5th dose at 18 months
• PCV: 5th dose at 18 months
• MMR: 2nd dose at 4-6 years
• Varicella (chickenpox): 2nd dose at 4-6 years
• Influenza (flu): annual dose at 6-18 months

6 years and older:

• Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis): booster dose at 11-12 years
• MMR: booster dose at 11-12 years
• Varicella (chickenpox): booster dose at 11-12 years
• HPV (human papillomavirus): 1st dose at 11-12 years, 2nd dose at 16-18 years
• Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY): 1st dose at 11-12 years, booster dose at 16 years
• Influenza (flu): annual dose at 6 years and older

Additional doses:

• DTaP: booster dose at 10 years
• Tdap: booster dose at 10 years
• MMR: booster dose at 10 years
• Varicella (chickenpox): booster dose at 10 years
• HPV: booster dose at 26 years
• Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY): booster dose at 16 years

Please note that this is a general schedule and may vary depending on individual circumstances, such as travel or medical conditions. It's always best to consult with your child's healthcare provider for personalized vaccination recommendations.