Vaccines/Immunizations

The following articles contain information and resources to help families learn more about vaccines, their effectiveness, and their safety. To learn more, visit All About the AAP Immunization Schedule.

All of the Vaccine Information Sheets are listed within the first accordion tab:  Vaccine Information.

Vaccine Information
Influenza Vaccine
COVID Vaccine Information
RSV Prevention
Vaccine Policy
Standard Vaccine Schedule at Pediatric Partners
Kansas Immunization Requirements
Missouri Vaccine Requirements
What if my insurance doesn't cover immunizations?
Care After Immunizations

Recommended Immunization Schedule

Birth

1 month

2 months

4 months

6 months

6 months +

9 months

12 months

15 months

18 months

There is a minimum of 6 months between doses.

4 years

5-9 years

At least one dose is required after the 4th birthday, so some children may require more than 4 doses if doses were given earlier.

10+ years

If local outbreak; absent or damaged spleen; complement deficiency

11 years

12 years

2nd shot: 6-12 months after the first shot

15 years

if the series is started at 15 yrs or older: 3 doses are given- 2nd dose 1-2 months after 1st and 3rd dose 6 months after the first dose

16 years

16+ years

A tetanus booster is recommended every 10 years and can be given as a Tdap or Td. We recommend the Tdap. A Tdap is also recommended with each pregnancy.

16-18 years

This vaccine is required for some colleges and has a Category B recommendation - it can be given but is not given the stronger Category A recommendation. Talk to your physician to discuss when it is indicated.

Immunization Schedule Text Only v1.0 updated 8/7/2025