{"id":108687,"date":"2026-02-21T11:16:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T19:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/?p=108687"},"modified":"2026-02-21T11:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T19:16:07","slug":"childhood-immunization-schedule-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/childhood-immunization-schedule-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Parent\u2019s Guide to the Childhood Immunization Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

February can feel like one big cycle of colds, missed days of school, and viruses running through the family. Hang in there! Spring is coming, and usually brings fewer flus and colds. Keeping our children safe from serious illness is a crucial job for parents. Immunizing them against infections and diseases is a proven, safe, and effective way to do that. Following a recommended vaccination schedule against contagious diseases protects them now and sets our kids up for a healthier future. Here\u2019s a look at immunization recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll start by reiterating that there is robust evidence to support the safety, effectiveness, and necessity of vaccines. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) <\/span>recommends a vaccine schedule<\/span><\/a> for when and how many doses children in the U.S. receive. Navigating the schedule might look complex at first glance, but it’s helpful to know it\u2019s based on the times when vaccines work best with children\u2019s immune systems and when they are most vulnerable to certain diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

I consider the <\/span>AAP<\/span><\/a> a trusted resource for parents who have questions on immunizations, along with discussing vaccines with your child\u2019s provider. Let\u2019s look at the vaccine schedule to better understand how you are protecting your child and why it\u2019s recommended to start vaccines at these times. <\/span><\/p>\n

Vaccines recommended at birth<\/h3>\n