US Baby Vaccine Schedule (2026): CDC Immunization Chart
Every shot the CDC recommends, from birth through 6 years, with the diseases each one prevents.
Dates are a guide based on the recommended schedule. Your pediatrician confirms the exact visits.
At a glance
| Age | Vaccines | Protects against | Your date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | Hepatitis B (1st) | Hepatitis B | |
| 1-2 months | Hepatitis B (2nd) | Hepatitis B | |
| 2 months | DTaP (1st), Hib (1st), Polio/IPV (1st), PCV (1st), Rotavirus (1st) | Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Hib, polio, pneumococcal, rotavirus | |
| 4 months | DTaP (2nd), Hib (2nd), Polio/IPV (2nd), PCV (2nd), Rotavirus (2nd) | As above, second doses | |
| 6 months | DTaP (3rd), Hib (3rd), PCV (3rd), Rotavirus (3rd), Hepatitis B (3rd, 6-18 mo), Polio/IPV (3rd, 6-18 mo), Influenza (yearly) | As above; plus annual flu from 6 months | |
| 12-15 months | Hib (4th), PCV (4th), MMR (1st), Varicella (1st), Hepatitis A (1st) | Hib, pneumococcal, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, hepatitis A | |
| 15-18 months | DTaP (4th) | Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough | |
| 18-24 months | Hepatitis A (2nd, 6 months after 1st) | Hepatitis A | |
| 4-6 years | DTaP (5th), Polio/IPV (4th), MMR (2nd), Varicella (2nd) | Pre-school boosters |
Track this in Cubby
Add your baby once and Cubby keeps the whole schedule with gentle reminders, so you never miss a dose, shared with everyone who cares for your little one.
Start freeQuestions
- What shots are given at 2 months?
- DTaP, Hib, polio (IPV), pneumococcal (PCV), rotavirus, and hepatitis B dose 2.
- Are baby vaccines free in the US?
- Most are covered by insurance, and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program covers eligible kids at no cost.
- Can both parents and our nanny keep track together?
- Yes. In Cubby the schedule and every log sync in real time across everyone caring for your baby.