Baby Vaccine Schedule
Recommended immunizations for babies in the first year, protection goals, and parental guidance.
Why Vaccines Matter
- Protect against serious diseases like measles, polio, and hepatitis B
- Boost immune system during critical development stages
- Prevent outbreaks in communities
First-Year Vaccine Schedule
- Birth: Hepatitis B (1st dose)
- 2 months: DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, Rotavirus
- 4 months: DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, Rotavirus
- 6 months: DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, Rotavirus, Hepatitis B (2nd or 3rd dose)
- 6–12 months: Influenza (seasonal), Hepatitis A (1st dose)
Parental Tips
- Keep a printed or digital vaccine record
- Ask your pediatrician about combination vaccines
- Watch for mild side effects like fever or soreness
- Never delay vaccines without medical advice