Not sure what vaccines your kids need during their wellness exam? Here’s what to expect. 

Vaccines protect people of all ages from serious infectious diseases.

Most parents in the U.S. vaccinate their children according to recommended schedules. While pediatricians typically inform parents of what vaccines should be given and when, it’s also helpful for parents to keep a checklist of the vaccines children should get—and when they should get them. This is especially important if you change doctors or don’t take your child for routine exams. Often times, vaccines can be combined to reduce the number of shots given at an appointment. 

Below is a recommended list of vaccines and timing for children from birth to 18 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This list is just a recommendation. You should discuss your child’s health with your pediatrician to determine exact timing and number of doses. If your child has missed vaccinations, your doctor may recommend a make-up schedule to make sure your child is protected.

Hepatitis B (HepB): 3 doses

  • Birth
  • 1-2 months
  • 6-18 months

Rotavirus (RV): 3 doses

  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months

Tetanus, Diphtheria & Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): 6 doses

  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 15-18 months
  • 4-6 years
  • 11-12 years

Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib): 4 doses

  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 12-15 months

Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV13): 4 doses

  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 12-15 months

Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV): 4 doses

  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6-18 months
  • 4-6 years

Influenza (IIV4): yearly

  • Beginning at 6 months and older (2 doses given at least 4 weeks apart are recommended for children 6 months-8 years who are getting an influenza vaccine for the first time)

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): 2 doses

  • 12-15 months
  • 4-6 years

Varicella (VAR): 2 doses

  • 12-15 months
  • 4-6 years

Hepatitis A (HepA): 2 doses

  • 12-23 months
  • 6 months after the first dose

Human Papillomavirus (HPV): 2 or 3 doses

  • 11-12 years (2 shot series)
  • If started at 15 years or older (3 shot series)

Meningococcal (MenACWY): 1 shot plus booster

  • 11-12 years
  • Booster at 16-18 years

Meningococcal B (MenB): 1 dose

  • Age 10 and older at increased risk or age 16-18 not at increased risk may be vaccinated

COVID-19: 2 or 3 doses

  • Currently recommended for children ages 6 months and older (Pfizer and Moderna only) – the number of doses and the schedule is dependent on the age of the child

How to schedule a vaccination appointment for your child at Guthrie

We recommend scheduling an appointment with a Primary Care provider either by calling 866-GUTHRIE (866-488-4743) or online through eGuthrie. 

When you choose Guthrie, you have access to a large number of providers at convenient locations. Our primary care network covers 12 counties in northern Pennsylvania and southern and central New York.

All primary care locations are welcoming new patients, and some offer extended evening or weekend hours.