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| Infant and Child Vaccines: Vaccines You Need |
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When Do Infants and Children Need Vaccines? |
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| By following the recommended vaccination schedule, you help protect your child against 15 vaccine-preventable diseases. If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, make sure they get the next dose as soon as possible. Ask your child's healthcare provider if your child is up to date with all recommended vaccines! |
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| Chickenpox (varicella) |
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| Your child should receive 2 doses of chickenpox vaccine. The first dose should be given at 12–15 months, and the second dose at 4–6 years. |
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| Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough) |
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| Your child should receive 5 doses of DTaP. The first dose should be given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6 months, the fourth dose at 15–18 months, and the fifth dose at 4–6 years. |
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| Haemophilus influenzae type b |
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| Your child should receive 3–4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on the brand of vaccine). The first dose should be given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6 months (if needed), and the last dose at 12–15 months. |
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| Hepatitis A |
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| Your child should receive 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine. The first dose should be given at age 1 year and the second 6-18 months later. |
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| Hepatitis B |
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| Your child should receive 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine. The first dose should be given at birth, the second dose at 1–2 months, and the third dose at 6-18 months. Sometimes children receive 4 doses of hepatitis B vaccine if they are receiving a combination vaccine. |
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| Influenza |
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Every person, beginning at age 6 months and continuing throughout their lifetime, should receive yearly vaccination against influenza in the fall or winter. Vaccination is the most effective step you can take to be protected from this serious disease. Children under the age of 9 years may need 2 doses. Talk to your child's healthcare provider to find out if your child needs more than 1 dose. |
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| Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
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| Your child should receive 2 doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose should be given at 12–15 months, and the second dose at 4–6 years. |
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| Meningococcal |
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| Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) is recommended for infants and children with certain health conditions. Talk with your healthcare provider to find out if your child needs MCV. Two doses are recommended for all children starting at age 11 years. |
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| Pneumococcal |
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| Your child should receive 4 doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV). The first dose is given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third at 6 months, and the fourth at 12–15 months. Some children need an additional dose of pneumococcal vaccine. Check with your healthcare provider to see if your child needs extra protection against pneumococcal disease. |
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| Polio |
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| Your child should receive 4 doses of polio vaccine (IPV). The first dose is given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6–18 months, and the fourth dose at 4–6 years. |
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| Rotavirus |
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| Your child needs 2–3 doses of rotavirus vaccine (RV), depending on the brand of vaccine. The first dose is given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, and the third dose (if needed) at 6 months. |
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| Whooping cough (pertussis) booster |
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| Talk to your child's healthcare provider to find out when your child needs to receive a dose of Tdap vaccine. Usually, the first dose is given at age 11–12 years. Some children who have fallen behind on their vaccinations will need a dose at age 7–10 years. |
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| Infant and Child Vaccines |
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| Content reviewed on January 26, 2013 |
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Immunization Action Coalition • 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite 234 • Saint Paul, MN 55104 |
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tel 651-647-9009 • fax 651-647-9131 |
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The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), a non-profit organization, works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. IAC also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, healthcare organizations, and government health agencies. |
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