To ensure the healthy growth of newborns, it is essential to get vaccinated in a timely manner.
Below is a month-by-month schedule of newborn vaccinations, including Category 1 and Category 2 vaccines, to help parents better plan and track their baby’s vaccination schedule.
Class 1 vaccine (free vaccine)
At birth
- Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB): The first dose is given within 24 hours of birth.
- Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG): Usually completed within 3 months of birth.
1 month of age
- Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB): Complete the second dose.
2 months of age
- Polio vaccine (IPV): Complete the first dose.
- Diphtheria-pertussis vaccine (DTaP): The first dose is initiated.
3 months of age
- Polio vaccine (IPV): Complete the second dose.
- Diphtheria-pertussis vaccine (DTaP): Complete the second dose.
- Cerebral polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV-A): Complete the first dose.
4 months of age
- Polio vaccine (bOPV): Complete the third dose.
- Diphtheria-pertussis vaccine (DTaP): Complete the third dose.
5 months of age
- Diphtheria-pertussis vaccine (DTaP): Complete the fourth dose.
6 months of age
- Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB): Complete the third dose.
- Cerebral polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV-A): Complete the second dose.
8 months of age
- MMR Vaccine: Complete the first dose.
- Live attenuated Japanese encephalitis vaccine (JE-L) or inactivated Japanese encephalitis vaccine (JE-I): The first dose is initiated.
9 months of age
- Cluster A and C cerebral polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV-AC): Complete the first dose.
18 months of age
- MMR vaccine: Complete the second dose.
2 years old
- Hepatitis A live attenuated vaccine (HepA-L) or inactivated hepatitis A vaccine (HepA-I): The first dose is started.
3 years old
- Cerebral polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV-AC): complete the second dose.
4 years old
- Polio vaccine (bOPV): Complete the fourth dose.
6 years old
- Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DT) vaccine: Complete vaccination.
- Cerebral polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV-AC): complete the second dose.
Category 2 Vaccines (Self-paid Vaccines)
6 and 7 months of age
- Hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine: 2 doses in total, with a high recommendation index, especially in the high incidence season.
2 months of age, 4 months of age, 6 months of age
- Hib vaccine: a total of 3 shots, it is highly recommended for babies to be vaccinated, and the antiviral rate reaches 94.7%.
12 months and 4 years old
- Varicella vaccine: 2 shots in total, with a high recommendation index.
epilogue
The above is a schedule of neonatal vaccinations categorized by month, including Category 1 and Category 2 vaccines.
Parents are advised to vaccinate their babies in a timely manner according to this form.
If you have any questions or need further guidance, please consult your medical professional or local vaccination unit.
Hopefully, this article will help you better plan your baby’s vaccination schedule.
