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Well-child
immunization schedule
The
following chart provides a recommended schedule of vaccines for U.S.
children. These recommendations are constantly being reviewed and
updated by medical organizations. Check with your doctor or other
health care professional regarding the timing of immunizations for
your child.
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Age
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Vaccine
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2
months
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PCV,
HBV-Hib, DTaP, IPV
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4
months
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PCV,
HBV-Hib, DTaP, IPV
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6
months
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PCV,
DTaP
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6
months to 2 years*
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Flu
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9
months
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HBV,
IPV
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12
months
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MMR,
Varivax
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15
months
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PCV,
DTaP-Hib
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3
to 6 years
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MMR
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5
years
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DTaP,
IPV
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11
years
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Td
(and HBV, MMR and Varivax if not previously given)
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17
years
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Meningococcal
vaccine
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*Children
between the ages of 6 months and 2 years are among those most likely
to be hospitalized for influenza. For this reason, otherwise healthy
children in this age range should receive the influenza vaccine in
November for the upcoming winter. For children with asthma or other
cardiopulmonary or immunologic disorders, an annual flu shot is recommended
even beyond age 2. The first year your child gets a flu shot, two
doses are required — separated by 1 month. In subsequent years only
one dose is needed.
In
December 2002, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new combination
vaccine called Pediarix. The vaccine reduces the number of injections
given during the first 2 years of life by combining several required
vaccines — DTaP, hepatitis B and polio — into one combination vaccine.
The new vaccine may not be available in all areas.
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Vaccine
abbreviations
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DTaP.
Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis
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MMR.
Measles-mumps-rubella
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DTaP-Hib.
Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis-Haemophilus influenzae
type b
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PCV.
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
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HBV.
Hepatitis B
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Td.
Tetanus-diphtheria toxoid, adult type (booster)
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HBV-Hib.
Hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenzae type b
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Varivax.
Chickenpox (varicella) virus vaccine live
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IPV.
Poliovirus vaccine inactivated (also called Salk)
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