What vaccinations does my child need?

The vaccine schedule is designed to ensure that children receive vaccines at the optimal time to protect them from infectious diseases. The schedule is updated every year, and changes range from the addition of a new vaccine to tweaks of current recommendations. To determine exactly which vaccines your child needs now and which vaccines are coming up, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations.

If your child has health issues, such as HIV, or if you're planning to travel outside the U.S., talk to your doctor about whether your child needs to follow a different vaccine schedule. If you're ever unsure about which vaccines your child needs, don't hesitate to ask the doctor.