• Children Under 2 Years of Age

  The routine schedule for pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is 4 doses, one dose at each of these ages:

• 2 months
  
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 12-15 months

Children who were not vaccinated at these ages can still get the vaccine. The number of doses needed depends on the child’s age. Ask your doctor for details.

• Children Between 2 and 5 Years of Age
  

  Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is also recommended for children between 2 and 5 years old who have not already gotten the vaccine and are at high risk of serious pneumococcal disease. This includes children who:
  

• have sickle cell disease
  
• have a damaged spleen or no spleen
  
• have HIV/AIDS
  
• have other diseases that affect the immune system, such as diabetes, cancer, or liver disease
  
• take medications that affect the immune system, such as chemotherapy or steroids
  
• have chronic heart or lung disease

The vaccine should be considered for other children who are at increased risk of serious pneumococcal disease. This includes children who:

• are under 3 years of age
  
• are of Alaska Native, American Indian or African American descent
  
• attend group day care
  

The number of doses needed depends on the child’s age. Ask your doctor for more details.

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines.