Childhood vaccine schedule
Aligned with current AAP recommendations.
At Luma Pediatrics we follow the immunization schedule published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. We're happy to walk through it with you in detail, your questions are always welcome.
Recommended immunization schedule by age
- Birth
- Hepatitis B
- 1 month
- Hepatitis B
- 2 months
- DTaP
- Hib
- IPV (polio)
- PCV15
- Rotavirus (oral)
- 4 months
- DTaP
- Hib
- IPV (polio)
- PCV15
- Rotavirus (oral)
- 6 months
- DTaP
- Hib
- IPV (polio)
- PCV15
- Rotavirus (oral)
- 9 months
- Hepatitis B
- 12 months
- MMR
- PCV15
- 15 months
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Hepatitis A
- 18 months
- Hib
- DTaP
- 24 months
- Hepatitis A
- 4–6 years
- DTaP
- IPV (polio)
- MMR
- Varicella
- 9–12 years
- HPV (may start at age 9)
- 11–12 years
- Tdap booster
- Meningococcal (MenACWY)
- 16 years
- Meningococcal booster
- Meningococcal B (shared decision)
- RSV season
- RSV antibody (nirsevimab)
- Annual (6 months+)
- Influenza (flu)
- 6–23 months
- COVID-19 (routine)
- 2–18 years
- COVID-19 (based on risk)
A few notes on the newer recommendations
- RSV protection is seasonal, and it is an antibody rather than a vaccine.
- Nirsevimab is given during RSV season (roughly fall through spring) to infants under 8 months entering their first season. It is usually not needed when the birthing parent received the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. Some children aged 8–19 months with higher-risk conditions are also protected for a second season.
- We use PCV15 for pneumococcal protection.
- PCV15 and PCV20 both replaced PCV13 for the routine infant series, and the AAP accepts either one. Luma Pediatrics uses PCV15. A child who started the series elsewhere on PCV13 or PCV20 does not need to start over.
- HPV vaccination can begin at age 9.
- The AAP now prefers starting between ages 9 and 12 rather than waiting until 11–12. Starting before the 15th birthday means two doses instead of three.
- COVID-19 depends on your child's age and health.
- The AAP recommends it routinely for children 6–23 months. For ages 2 and up, it is based on your child's risk factors and your family's preference. This is a good conversation to have with your child's healthcare provider.
Based on the AAP Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule (United States, 2026). Last reviewed by the Luma Pediatrics clinical team: September 20, 2026.
This is a quick parent reference, not medical advice. Your child's actual schedule may differ based on their medical history, prior doses, or catch-up timing. Review the schedule with your child's current healthcare provider.
A parent's guide to the vaccine schedule →
Want the longer story, what each vaccine protects against, why timing matters, and the questions parents ask us most? Read our full guide.
AAP official schedule →
The latest AAP immunization schedule for parents, on HealthyChildren.org.
AAP immunization resources →
Parent-facing guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.