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  • Mumps virus vaccine

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The mumps vaccine is usually given as one shot, followed later by a booster vaccine with measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first mumps vaccine is usually given when the child is 12 to 15 months old. The MMR shots are then given before th

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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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  • Yellow fever vaccine

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    Yellow fever vaccine is for use in adults and children who are at least 9 months old. The vaccine is given every 10 years to people who are at risk of exposure to yellow fever. Your individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines.

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  • Tetanus toxoid vaccine

    Drug
    05/06/04, Healthwise

    Individuals 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 tetanus toxoid vaccine.

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  • Pegademase bovine

    Drug
    01/11/06, Healthwise

    Pegademase bovine is the enzyme called adenosine deaminase (ADA). Without ADA, certain proteins accumulate that harm white blood cells. White blood cells are important for protecting the body from infection.

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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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  • Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is given in a series of 3 shots. The booster shots are usually given 7 days and 2 weeks to 1 month after the first shot. Your individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines. Follow your doctor's i

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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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