Baby Vaccination Schedule 2025: All Vaccines and Ages
Updated guide with all vaccines on the recommended immunization schedule for babies. Know which ones to get, when to get them, and the most common side effects.
Vaccination saves lives
Vaccinating is one of the most important things you can do for your baby's health. Vaccines prevent serious diseases that can cause permanent damage or even death.
Many countries offer comprehensive immunization programs with vaccines provided free of charge through public health systems. Check with your local health authority or pediatrician for the exact schedule recommended in your region.
Complete schedule | First year of life
At birth (hospital)
| Vaccine | Protection | |---------|-----------| | BCG | Tuberculosis (severe forms) | | Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B (1st dose) |
BCG is the vaccine that leaves a small scar on the arm. It's a single dose.
2 months
| Vaccine | Protection | |---------|-----------| | DTaP/IPV/Hib (1st dose) | Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Haemophilus influenzae | | Hepatitis B (2nd dose) | Hepatitis B | | PCV13 (1st dose) | Pneumonia, meningitis, ear infections | | Rotavirus (1st dose) | Severe diarrhea caused by rotavirus |
This is the visit with the most vaccines. The baby may be fussy and have a mild fever. This is normal.
3 months
| Vaccine | Protection | |---------|-----------| | Meningococcal C (1st dose) | Meningococcal meningitis type C |
4 months
| Vaccine | Protection | |---------|-----------| | DTaP/IPV/Hib (2nd dose) | Booster | | PCV13 (2nd dose) | Booster | | Rotavirus (2nd dose) | Booster |
5 months
| Vaccine | Protection | |---------|-----------| | Meningococcal C (2nd dose) | Booster |
6 months
| Vaccine | Protection | |---------|-----------| | DTaP/IPV/Hib (3rd dose) | Booster | | Hepatitis B (3rd dose) | Booster | | Influenza | Flu (annual campaign) |
The flu vaccine is offered annually for children from 6 months to 5 years old. Check with your pediatrician for timing in your area.
9 months
| Vaccine | Protection | |---------|-----------| | Yellow fever | Yellow fever (single dose, recommended in endemic areas) |
12 months
| Vaccine | Protection | |---------|-----------| | MMR (1st dose) | Measles, mumps, rubella | | PCV13 (booster) | Booster | | Meningococcal C (booster) | Booster | | Hepatitis A (1st dose) | Hepatitis A |
Additional vaccines available privately
| Vaccine | Advantage | |---------|-----------| | Hexavalent | Combines DTaP + IPV + Hib + Hep B in a single injection | | Meningococcal B | Protection against meningitis type B (not always available publicly) | | Meningococcal ACWY | Broader protection against meningitis strains | | Varicella | Protection against chickenpox (timing varies by country) | | PCV13 | Protection against more serotypes of pneumococcal disease |
Talk to your pediatrician about the cost-benefit for your family.
2025 update: dengue vaccine
The Qdenga (dengue) vaccine has been rolled out in several countries and is available for children starting at 4 years of age. Although it's not part of the first-year schedule, it's good to know it may be available when your child reaches the recommended age.
Expected side effects
Most reactions are mild and self-limiting:
- Fever (99.5°F to 101.3°F / 37.5°C to 38.5°C), in the first 24-48 hours
- Pain and swelling at the injection site
- Irritability: lasts 1-2 days
- Drowsiness: more common after the DTaP combination
- Mild diarrhea: after rotavirus vaccine
When to worry
Seek medical attention if:
- Fever above 102.2°F (39°C) that doesn't respond to fever reducer
- Inconsolable crying for more than 3 hours
- Intense swelling at the site that keeps getting worse
- Purple spots on the body
- Difficulty breathing
Missed a dose: now what?
If a dose was missed for any reason, it's never too late to catch up. You don't need to restart the schedule. Just continue from where you left off.
Bring your baby's vaccination record to your doctor's office or clinic and the team will create a catch-up plan.
Tips for vaccination day
Before
- Bring the vaccination record
- Breastfeed or feed before the appointment
- Dress the baby in clothes that are easy to open
During
- Hold firmly
- Stay calm. The baby picks up on your anxiety
- You can breastfeed during the injection
After
- Keep the baby hydrated
- Apply cold compresses to the site if there is swelling
- Observe for 15-30 minutes before leaving the clinic
- Give fever medication only if there is a fever (don't give it preventively)
How not to forget doses
- Set reminders on your phone for each date
- Photograph the vaccination record and save it to the cloud
- Use an app like UpMom to manage the vaccination calendar
- Schedule the next dose before leaving each appointment
Vaccinating is protecting. Keep the vaccination record up to date, ask your pediatrician any questions you have, and don't be swayed by misinformation. Your baby deserves every protection available.
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