Children's Health: Immunization
Diphtheria and tetanus vaccines (DT, pediatric)
02/11/04, HealthwiseChildren 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.
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-pediatric only), 7-valent
05/15/08, HealthwiseThe 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.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine
02/13/04, HealthwisePeople 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)
08/29/07, HealthwiseThe 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
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine
07/13/07, HealthwiseThe 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
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccines
03/03/06, HealthwiseChildren 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.
Varicella virus (chickenpox) vaccine
07/13/07, HealthwiseThe 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.
Diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine
03/26/08, HealthwiseThe 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.
Diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis (acellular), polio, and tetanus vaccine
07/12/07, HealthwiseThe 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
Haemophilus b conjugate (HbOC) vaccine
03/11/08, HealthwiseThe 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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