Complete Guide: The Baby Vaccination Schedule Explained
A vaccination schedule calculator converts your baby's date of birth into exact calendar dates for every recommended immunization visit. This free tool follows the standard CDC childhood immunization schedule used across the United States, so you always know what's next and when.
💡 Quick Summary
Most infants follow a schedule of visits at birth, 2, 4, 6, 12, 15, and 18 months, with a final round of boosters at 4-6 years. Each visit protects against a specific set of diseases.
Standard Immunization Visits
| Visit | Typical Vaccines |
|---|---|
| Birth | Hepatitis B (1st dose) |
| 2 Months | DTaP, Polio, Hib, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus |
| 4 Months | DTaP, Polio, Hib, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus |
| 6 Months | DTaP, Hib, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Hepatitis B, Annual Flu |
| 12 Months | Hib, Pneumococcal, MMR, Hepatitis A |
| 15-18 Months | DTaP, Varicella, Hepatitis A (2nd dose) |
| 4-6 Years | DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella (final boosters) |
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Enter your baby's date of birth.
- Click ⚡ Generate Vaccination Schedule.
- Review the full list of visits with exact due dates and vaccines given at each one.
- Use the 📋 Copy Summary button to save the schedule or share it with a caregiver.
This schedule reflects general CDC guidance and is for planning purposes only. Always confirm your child's exact schedule with their pediatrician, since timing can vary based on catch-up doses, combination vaccines, or regional guidelines.