Vaccines protect your baby against serious diseases that pose the greatest risk in the early years. Every country has its own national childhood immunization schedule, and the exact vaccines, number of doses and timing differ from one country to another. Schedules usually start at birth and continue with booster doses into the preschool years. That's a lot of doses to keep track of.
The first year is the busiest period, with several visits spaced a few weeks or months apart. Boosters follow in the second year and later. Because the details depend on where you live and can change over time, use your country's official vaccination schedule and ask your baby's doctor which vaccines are due at each visit.
Getting vaccines on time matters, because protection builds through doses given at set intervals. If a dose is delayed, you usually don't need to start over. The schedule picks up where it left off. Always follow your pediatrician's or family doctor's advice. Knowing vaccine dates in advance helps you plan appointments and, if one falls on a day your baby is sick, talk to your doctor about rescheduling.
What you can do
- Planned dates for each vaccine are calculated from the birth date.
- Choose the schedule for your country.
- Mark a vaccine as given today or on another date.
- Set a reminder for each vaccine at 9:00 AM the day before.
- Overdue vaccines are shown separately with how many days late they are.
- Share progress and upcoming vaccines as text.
How to use it
- Choose which country's schedule your baby will follow.
- If past vaccines are done for their age, mark them all at once.
- Set a reminder for the next vaccine.
- When a vaccine is given, mark it as done with the date.
Frequently asked questions
What vaccines does a baby get and when?
Vaccines are given at birth and at a series of visits through the first two years, with boosters later in childhood. Which vaccines are given and at what ages depends on your country's national schedule. Schedules are updated from time to time, so follow your country's official schedule and track your baby's vaccines together with your doctor.
Is it normal for a baby to have a fever after shots?
Yes, mild fever, fussiness, sleepiness and redness or swelling at the injection site are common after vaccines. These usually go away on their own within 1 to 2 days. After some vaccines, such as MMR and chickenpox, fever and a mild rash can appear a few days later. If the fever is high, lasts long or your baby is very unsettled, talk to your doctor.
What happens if my baby's vaccines are delayed?
A delayed vaccine usually doesn't mean starting over. The schedule continues where it left off. But during the delay, your baby isn't fully protected against that disease. That's why it's important to get the delayed dose as soon as possible. If a vaccine was postponed because your baby was sick, plan the new date with your doctor.
Is the baby vaccine schedule the same in every country?
No. Each country sets its own schedule, so the vaccines included, the number of doses and the timing can differ. Some vaccines are routine in one country and optional in another. If you move or travel, ask your doctor how to continue your baby's schedule. Your country's health authority and your baby's doctor are the right sources for the details.