# Baby Vaccination Calculator: When Is My Child's Next Dose?
# What is new in the AEP 2026 Schedule
- Meningococcal B (Bexsero): consolidated 2+1 schedule with doses at 2, 4 and 12 months.
- HPV extended to all adolescents from age 12, regardless of sex.
- Pneumococcal: updated recommendation with PCV15 or PCV20 depending on regional availability.
- Rotavirus: oral vaccine included in the systematic schedule across all regions.
- Tdap: booster recommended at ages 6 and 12 to maintain immunity against whooping cough.
# Differences between Spanish regions
- Some regions include additional vaccines not covered in the national schedule.
- Rotavirus funding varies by region, although the trend is universal coverage.
- Meningococcal ACWY may be administered at slightly different ages depending on the regional protocol.
- Always check with your paediatrician or local health centre to confirm the current schedule.
# How to export the calendar to your phone
- Enter your baby's date of birth in the calculator.
- Press the "Add reminder to phone" button to download the .ics file.
- Open the file with your calendar app (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, etc.).
- All vaccination events will be saved with the corresponding date and vaccines.
# Common side effects
- Redness or swelling at the injection site: disappears within 1–2 days.
- Mild fever (37.5–38.5 °C): normal in the first 24–48 hours.
- Irritability or crying: common in babies after the first doses.
- Temporary drowsiness or loss of appetite: no treatment needed.
- Serious reactions such as anaphylaxis are extremely rare (fewer than 1 per million doses).