With the numerous vaccines available today, how do you decide which ones your child needs?
Recommended Schedule:
Hepatitis A
1 dose after 12 months of age and again 6 - 12 months later
Polio
2 months, 4 months, between 6 and 18 months, and again between 4 years and 6 years
DTap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
2 months, 4 months, 6 months, between 15 and 18 months and again between 4 years and 6 years
Hib (Haemophilus Influenza Type B)
2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and again between 12 and 15 months
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Between 12 and 15 months and again between 4 and 6 years
Hepatitis B
Birth, 2 months and again between 6 and 18 months
Chicken Pox (Varicella)
Between 12 and 15 months and again between 4 and 6 years
Pneumococcal (Prevnar)
2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and again between 12 and 15 months up to 5 years
Rota Virus (Rotateq)
2 months, 4 months, 6 months,and again between 12 and 15 months
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
11-12 years recommended/ through adult
Gardasil (HPV)
11-12 years recommended/ through 26 years
Meningococcal (Menactra)
11-12 years recommended/ 14 and over
Flu (Influenza)
6 months - adult, annually
For the latest information about shots please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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