Education is the first line defense for successfully protecting you and your family from vaccine preventable diseases. When the recommended vaccine schedules are followed, vaccines are consistently proven safe and effective for children and adults.
For quick reference on age specific vaccination schedules, please use our Quick Vaccine Finder tool*. Simply enter the age of the person receiving the vaccine and click “submit”. It’s that easy!
Birth
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | 1st dose given before hospital discharge |
1 Month
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | 2nd dose due between months 1 & 2 |
2 Months
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| HebB (Hepatitis B) | 2nd dose due between months 1 & 2 |
| RV (Rotavirus) | 1st Dose in the series |
| DTaP (Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus) | 1st Dose in the series |
| Hib (Haemophilus Influenza Type B) | 1st Dose in the series |
| PCV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | 1st Dose in the series |
| IPV (Polio) | 1st Dose in the series |
4 Months
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| RV (Rotavirus) | 2nd Dose in the series |
| DTaP (Diphtheria/Pertusis/Tetanus) | 2nd Dose in the series |
| Hib (Haemophilus Influenza Type B) | 2nd Dose in the series |
| PCV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | 2nd Dose in the series |
| IPV (Polio) | 2nd Dose in the series |
6 Months
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | 3rd Dose in the series to be given between months 6 and 18 |
| RV (Rotavirus) | 3rd Dose* in the series (*If Rotarix is administered at ages 2 months and 4 months, a dose at 6 months is not indicated) |
| DTaP (Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus) | 3rd Dose in the series |
| Hib (Haemophilus Influenza Type B) | 3rd Dose* in the series (*If PRP-OMP (PedvaxHIB or Comvax [HepB-Hib]) is administered at ages 2 months and 4 months, a dose at age 6 months is not indicated.) |
| PCV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | 3rd Dose in the series |
| IPV (Polio) | 3rd Dose in the series to be given between months 6 and 18 |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly beginning at 6 months |
12 Months
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | 3rd Dose in the series to be given between months 6 and 18 |
| Hib (Haemophilus Influenza) | Final dose to be given between months 12 and 15 |
| PCV (Pheumococcal Influenza) | Final dose to be given between months 12 and 15 |
| IPV (Polio) | Third dose to be given between months 12 and 18 |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) | Given between months 12 & 15 |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | 2 doses are recommended between months 12 and 24 administered 6 months apart |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly beginning at 6 months |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | Given between months 12 and 15 |
15 Months
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| DTaP (Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus) | 4th Dose in series to be given between months 15 and 18 |
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | 3rd Dose in the series to be given between months 6 and 18 |
| Hib (Haemophilus Influenza) | Final dose to be given between months 12 and 15 |
| PCV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | Final dose to be given between months 12 and 15 |
| IPV (Polio) | Third dose to be given between months 12 and 18 |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) | Given between months 12 & 15 |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | 2 doses are recommended between months 12 and 24 administered 6 months apart |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly beginning at 6 months |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | Given between months 12 and 15 |
18 Months
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | 3rd Dose in the series to be given between months 6 and 18 |
| DTaP (Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus) | 4th Dose in series to be given between months 15 and 18. |
| IPV (Polio) | Third dose to be given between months 12 and 18 |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | 2 doses are recommended between months 12 and 24 administered 6 months apart |
9-23 Months
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | 2 doses are recommended between months 12 and 24 administered 6 months apart. |
2-3 Years
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| MCV (Meningococcal Vaccine) | For children at high risk, given between years 2 and 10 |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | For children at high risk, additional HepA series may be recommended. Ask your Healthcare Professional for more information. |
| PPSV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | Given 2 or more months after the last dose of PCV to children aged 2 years or older with certain underlying medical conditions including a cochlear implant |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
4-6 Years
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| DTaP (Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus) | Final dose to be given between ages 4 and 6 |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) | 2nd dose to be given between ages 4 and 6 |
| IPV (Polio) | Final dose to be given at age 4 and at least 6 months following the previous dose |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | 2nd Dose to be given between ages 4 and 6 |
| MCV (Meningococcal Vaccine) | For children at high risk, given between years 2 and 10 |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | For children at high risk, additional HepA series may be recommended. Ask your Healthcare Professional for more information. |
| PPSV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | Given 2 or more months after the last dose of PCV to children aged 2 years or older with certain underlying medical conditions including a cochlear implant |
7-10 Years
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| MCV (Meningococcal Vaccine) | For children at high risk, given between years 2 and 10 |
| PPSV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | Administer to children with certain underlying medical conditions including a cochlear implant |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | For children at high risk, additional HepA series may be recommended. Ask your Healthcare Professional for more information. |
11-12 Years
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis) | Given between ages 11 and 12 years. |
| HPV (Human papillomavirus) | Given in 3 doses. 2nd dose to be given 1-2 months after the first dose. 3rd dose to be given 6 months after the first dose. |
| MCV (Meningococcal Vaccine) | Administer MCV4 at age 11 through 12 years with a booster dose at age 16 years. |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| PPSV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | Administer to children with certain underlying medical conditions including a cochlear implant |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | For children at high risk, additional HepA series may be recommended. Ask your Healthcare Professional for more information. |
13-18 Years
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | For children at high risk, additional HepA series may be recommended. Ask your Healthcare Professional for more information. |
19-26 Years
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis) | Substitute one time dose of Tdap for Td booster. Adults should talk to your Healthcare Provider about receiving Tdap immediately if having contact with infants under 1 year of age. |
| Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids) | Boost with Td every 10 years. |
| HPV (Human papillomavirus) | Given in 3 doses. 2nd dose to be given 1-2 months after the first dose. 3rd dose to be given 6 months after the first dose. |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) | Adults born in 1957 or later should have documentation of 1 or more doses of MMR vacine unless they have a medical contraindication to the vaccine, laboratory evidence of immunity to each of the three diseases, or documentation of provider-diagnosed measles or mumps disease. For rebella, documentation of provider-diagnosed disease is not considered acceptable evidence of immunity. See your Healthcare Provider for additional restrictions and recommendations. |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| PPSV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| MCV (Meningococcal Vaccine) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | All adults without evindence of immunity to varicella should receive 2 doses of single-antigen varicella vaccine if not previously vaccinated or a second dose if they have received only 1 dose, unless they have a medical contraindication. |
27-49 Years
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis) | Substitute one time dose of Tdap for Td booster. Adults should talk to your Healthcare Provider about receiving Tdap immediately if having contact with infants under 1 year of age. |
| Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids) | Boost with Td every 10 years. |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | All adults should receive 2 doses if not previously vaccinated |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) | Adults born in 1957 or later should have documentation of 1 or more doses of MMR vacine unless they have a medical contraindication to the vaccine, laboratory evidence of immunity to each of the three diseases, or documentation of provider-diagnosed measles or mumps disease. For rebella, documentation of provider-diagnosed disease is not considered acceptable evidence of immunity. See your Healthcare Provider for additional restrictions and recommendations. |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| PPSV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| MCV (Meningococcal Vaccine) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | All adults without evindence of immunity to varicella should receive 2 doses of single-antigen varicella vaccine if not previously vaccinated or a second dose if they have received only 1 dose, unless they have a medical contraindication. |
50-59 Years
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis) | Substitute one time dose of Tdap for Td booster. Adults should talk to your Healthcare Provider about receiving Tdap immediately if having contact with infants under 1 year of age. |
| Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids) | Boost with Td every 10 years. |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | All adults should receive 2 doses if not previously vaccinated |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) | Adults considered high risk should receive 1-2 doses if not previously vaccinated unless medically contraindicated |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| PPSV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| MCV (Meningococcal Vaccine) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | All adults without evindence of immunity to varicella should receive 2 doses of single-antigen varicella vaccine if not previously vaccinated or a second dose if they have received only 1 dose, unless they have a medical contraindication. |
60-64 Years
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis) | Substitute one time dose of Tdap for Td booster. Adults should talk to your Healthcare Provider about receiving Tdap immediately if having contact with infants under 1 year of age. |
| Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids) | Boost with Td every 10 years. |
| Zoster | A single dose is recommended regardless of prior episode of herpes zoster (shingles) unless otherwise medically contraindicated. |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | All adults should receive 2 doses if not previously vaccinated |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) | Adults considered high risk should receive 1-2 doses if not previously vaccinated unless medically contraindicated |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| PPSV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| MCV (Meningococcal Vaccine) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | All adults without evindence of immunity to varicella should receive 2 doses of single-antigen varicella vaccine if not previously vaccinated or a second dose if they have received only 1 dose, unless they have a medical contraindication. |
65 and Older
| Vaccine | Information |
|---|---|
| Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids) | Boost with Td every 10 years. |
| Zoster | A single dose is recommended regardless of prior episode of herpes zoster (shingles) unless otherwise medically contraindicated. |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | All adults should receive 2 doses if not previously vaccinated |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) | Adults considered high risk should receive 1-2 doses if not previously vaccinated unless medically contraindicated |
| Influenza (The flu) | Given yearly |
| PPSV (Pneumococcal Influenza) | For persons aged 65 years and older, one-time revaccination is recommended if they were vaccinated 5 or more years previously and were aged less than 65 years at the time of primary vaccination. |
| HepA (Hepatitis A) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| HepB (Hepatitis B) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| MCV (Meningococcal Vaccine) | Administer to adults with certain underlying medical conditions or who are considered at high risk |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | All adults without evindence of immunity to varicella should receive 2 doses of single-antigen varicella vaccine if not previously vaccinated or a second dose if they have received only 1 dose, unless they have a medical contraindication. |
If you are considering following a different vaccination or dosing schedule, please be aware that no alternative schedule has been approved or endorsed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices or any other professional organization.
You can find more information on age appropriate vaccinations by clicking the links below:
Infants and Children age 0-6
Children and Teens ages 7-18
Adult Schedule
*The provided vaccination schedules are compatible with recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the US Center for Disease Control (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and endorsed by the Indiana State Department of Health.
