The First 365 Days


What Every New Parent Should Know About Vaccination

The First 365 Days


What Every New Parent Should Know About Vaccination

Congratulations! As you enter the first 365 days of your baby’s life, you can continue to protect your baby.

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To protect your baby, many vaccines are given in multiple doses. The CDC vaccine schedule is designed to guide you through this process. Your doctor, doula, or midwife can also support you. If you don’t have a pediatrician, check out this list of health centers for an affordable option near you.

By following the CDC vaccine schedule, your baby’s immune system will learn to recognize and fight over 14 preventable diseases.

Vaccine Schedule

The vaccine schedule below shows when your child should receive each vaccine dose to be protected.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Child Vaccine Schedule