For teens and young adults ages 15—26 in girls and boys both , it is given in 3 shots over 6 months. It's recommended for both girls and boys to prevent genital warts and some types of cancer.
Tdap: Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster. Also recommended during each pregnancy a woman has. A booster dose is recommended at age Protects against meningococcal bacterium type B.
The MenB vaccine may be given to kids and teens in 2 or 3 doses, depending on the brand. Unlike the meningococcal conjugate vaccine, which is recommended, the decision to get the MenB vaccine is made by the teens, their parents, and the doctor. Special circumstances The HepA vaccine can be given as early as 6 months of age to babies who will travel to a place where hepatitis A is common they will still need routine vaccination after their first birthday.
It's also recommended for older kids who did not get it in the past. The MMR vaccine can be given to babies as young as 6 months old if they will be traveling internationally. These children should still get the recommended routine doses at 12—15 months and 4—6 years of age, but can get the second dose as early as 4 weeks after the first if they will still be traveling and at risk.
Following the recommended vaccination schedule is important because it helps protect infants, children, and adolescents against infections that can be prevented. The schedule below indicates which vaccines are needed, at what age, and how many doses indicated by the numbers in the symbols.
There is a range of acceptable ages for many vaccines. A child's doctor can provide specific recommendations, which may vary depending on the child's known health conditions and other circumstances. Often, combination vaccines are used so that children receive fewer injections.
If children have not been vaccinated according to the schedule, catch-up vaccinations are recommended, and parents should contact a doctor or health department clinic to find out how to catch up. Parents should report any side effects after vaccinations to their child's doctor. The first dose is typically given at birth, the second dose at age 1 to 2 months, and the third dose at age 6 to 18 months.
Infants who did not receive a dose at birth should begin the series as soon as possible. With one vaccine, the first dose is given at age 2 months and the second dose at age 4 months. With the other vaccine, the first dose is given at age 2 months, the second dose at age 4 months, and the third dose at age 6 months.
These infections may be serious in children. Use of the With one vaccine, the first dose is given at age 2 months, the second dose at age 4 months, and the third dose at age 12 to 15 months. With the other vaccine, the first dose is given at age 2 months, the second dose at age 4 months, the third dose at age 6 months, and the fourth dose at age 12 to 15 months.
Polio can cause permanent muscle weakness, paralysis, and sometimes death The first dose is given at age 2 months, the second dose at age 4 months, the third dose at age 6 to 18 months, and the fourth dose at age 4 to 6 years.
Five doses of DTaP are given. The first dose is given at age 2 months, the second dose at age 4 months, the third dose at age 6 months, the fourth dose at age 15 to 18 months, and the fifth dose at age 4 to 6 years. DTaP is followed by one lifetime dose of a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis Tdap Administration The tetanus-diphtheria Td vaccine protects against toxins produced by the tetanus and diphtheria bacteria, not against the bacteria themselves.
There is also a combination vaccine that adds This dose is followed by a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years. Pneumococcal infections include ear infections, sinusitis, pneumonia, bloodstream The first dose is given at age 2 months, the second dose at age 4 months, the third dose at age 6 months, and the fourth dose at age 12 to 15 months. Meningococcal infections can lead to meningitis an infection of tissue covering The first dose is given at age 11 to 12 years and the second dose at age 16 years not shown on the above schedule.
Your doctor will just resume the immunization schedule. If, for any reason, your child receives additional doses of a vaccine, this is also not a concern, although your child will still need any future doses according to the recommended schedule.
Four vaccinations for Haemophilus influenza Hib , a common upper respiratory infection that can also cause meningitis. Children should also start receiving a yearly flu shot after age 6 months. A vaccination for hepatitis A is recommended for all children. This is a lot to keep track of and why you need an immunization records form.
Common side effects of immunizations include swelling at the site of the injection, soreness, and fever. Discuss these side effects with your doctor and ask what symptoms deserve an office call. Ask your doctor's office if it participates in an immunization registry.
This is a source you can go to if your immunization records get lost.
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