Immunizations

Recommended Immunization Schedule

Birth

1 month

2 months

4 months

6 months

6 months + (yearly)

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.