Children's Health: Immunization

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Diphtheria and tetanus vaccines (DT, pediatric)
Drug
02/11/04, Healthwise
Children with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting DT vaccine.
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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-pediatric only), 7-valent
Drug
05/15/08, Healthwise
The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 4 months, 6 months, and 12 to 15 months of age.
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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting Hib vaccine.
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Polio vaccine (IPV)
Drug
08/29/07, Healthwise
The polio vaccine is given in a series of shots. The number of shots required and the booster schedule will depend on the age of the person being vaccinated. Follow your doctor's instructions or the schedule recommended by the health department of th
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Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine
Drug
07/13/07, Healthwise
The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given to a child who is 12 to 15 month old. The booster shots are then given between 4 and 6 years of age. At least 28 days (4 weeks) should pass b
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Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccines
Drug
03/03/06, Healthwise
Children should get 5 doses of DTaP vaccine, one dose at each of the following ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 to 18 months, and 4 to 6 years. The series should be completed before the child's seventh birthday.
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Varicella virus (chickenpox) vaccine
Drug
07/13/07, Healthwise
The varicella vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given to a child who is 12 to 15 months old. The booster shot is then given at 4 to 6 years of age, or at least 3 months after the first dose.
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Diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine
Drug
03/26/08, Healthwise
The diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 4 months, 6 months, and 12 to 15 months of age.
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Diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis (acellular), polio, and tetanus vaccine
Drug
07/12/07, Healthwise
The diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 4 months and 6 months of age. Your child's individua
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Haemophilus b conjugate (HbOC) vaccine
Drug
03/11/08, Healthwise
The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot may be given when the child is at least 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 2 months and 4 months after the first shot. A child may need only one or two s
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