Immunizations & Travel Vaccines

Routine Immunization Schedule for Children

Vaccination Schedule
Vaccine Age Group Dose Schedule
Hepatitis B Birth, 1–2 months, 6–18 months 3 doses
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) 2, 4, 6, 15–18 months, 4–6 years 5 doses
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) 2, 4, 6, 12–15 months 3–4 doses, depending on the vaccine
Polio (IPV) 2, 4, 6–18 months, 4–6 years 4 doses
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) 12–15 months, 4–6 years 2 doses
Varicella (Chickenpox) 12–15 months, 4–6 years 2 doses
Pneumococcal 2, 4, 6, 12–15 months 4 doses
Rotavirus 2, 4, 6 months 2–3 doses, depending on the vaccine

Routine Immunization Schedule for Adults

Vaccine Age Group Dose Schedule
Hepatitis B Birth, 1–2 months, 6–18 months 3 doses
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) 2, 4, 6, 15–18 months, 4–6 years 5 doses
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) 2, 4, 6, 12–15 months 3–4 doses, depending on the vaccine
Polio (IPV) 2, 4, 6–18 months, 4–6 years 4 doses
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) 12–15 months, 4–6 years 2 doses
Varicella (Chickenpox) 12–15 months, 4–6 years 2 doses
Pneumococcal 2, 4, 6, 12–15 months 4 doses
Rotavirus 2, 4, 6 months 2–3 doses, depending on the vaccine

Travel Immunization Chart

Traveler Vaccines
Vaccine Recommended For Dose Schedule
Yellow Fever Travelers to certain parts of Africa and South America 1 dose (single dose provides lifelong protection)
Typhoid Travelers to developing countries 1 dose (injection) or 4 doses (oral)
Cholera Travelers to areas with active cholera transmission 2 doses, 1–6 weeks apart
Japanese Encephalitis Travelers to rural Asia, long-term stays 2 doses, 28 days apart
Rabies Travelers at high risk of animal bites 3 doses over 28 days
Hepatitis A Travelers to areas with moderate to high risk 2 doses, 6–12 months apart
Hepatitis B Travelers to areas with high incidence, healthcare workers 3 doses over 6 months
Meningococcal Travelers to meningitis belt in Africa, Hajj pilgrims 1 dose, booster every 5 years if needed
Malaria Prophylaxis Travelers to malaria-endemic areas Varies by medication (daily or weekly)