Immunizations for newborns

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Immunization schedule for newborns

Immunizations (vaccines) are among the safest and most effective measures we have against life-threatening diseases. Vaccines work best when given at certain ages, with some vaccines given over a series of properly spaced doses.

Our immunization schedule

We follow the early childhood immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Centers for Disease Control.

Newborn

Hepatitis B (first)

Two months

Hepatitis B (second)
DTaP (first)
Hib (first)
Polio (first)
Pneumococcal (first)
Rotavirus (first)

Four months

DTaP (second)
Hib (second)
Polio (second)
Pneumococcal (second)
Rotavirus (second)

Six months

Hepatitis B (third)
DTaP (third)
Hib (third)
Polio (third)
Pneumococcal (third)
Rotavirus (third)

12 – 18 months

DTaP (fourth)
Hib (fourth)
Pneumococcal (fourth)
MMR (first)
Varicella (first)
Hepatitis A (first)

18 – 24 months

Hepatitis A (second)

Four – six years

DTaP (fifth)
Polio (fourth)
MMR (second)
Varicella (second)

Yearly after six months

DTaP (fifth)
Polio (fourth)
MMR (second)
Varicella (second)

Support and resources on immunizations

Health and Human Services

See the government's recommended vaccination schedules

Utah Department of Health

Read about the state of Utah's vaccinations for children program

Colorado Department of Health

Read about the state of Colorado's vaccinations for children program

Montana Department of Health

Read about the state of Montana's vaccinations for children program

Wyoming Department of Health

Read about the state of Wyoming's vaccinations for children program

Vaccine Education Center

Discover resources from the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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