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April 22, 2008

Vaccines for ages 0-6 years

Filed under: Ages 0-1, Ages 2-3, Ages 3-5 — Tags: , , — Amy @ 5:45 am

vaccinesImmunizations have been controversial for some people for quite a long time. Recently, it seems the topic of immunizations has been raising even more questions. Nonetheless, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does have recommended schedules for people ages 0-18 years; the schedule has been approved by various agencies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Below, you can find the recommended immunizations for persons aged 0-6 years. As always, consult with your child's doctor if you have questions or concerns or need clarification on any of vaccines.

The (*) indicates the range of recommended ages when the vaccine should be administered.

Birth
  • Hepatitis B (HepB)

1 month
  • HepB*
2 months
  • HepB*
  • Rotavirus (Rota)
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP)
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
  • Pneumococcal (PCV)
  • Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV)
4 months
  • Rota
  • DTaP
  • Hib
  • PCV
  • IPV
6 months
  • HepB
  • Rota
  • DTaP
  • Hib
  • PCV*
  • Influenza
12 months
  • HepB*
  • Hib*
  • PCV*
  • IPV*
  • Influenza
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)*
  • Varicella*
  • Hepatitis A (HepA)*
15 months
  • HepB*
  • DTaP*
  • Hib*
  • PCV*
  • IPV*
  • Influenza
  • MMR*
  • Varicella*
  • HepA*
18 months
  • HepB*
  • DTaP*
  • IPV*
  • Influenza
  • HepA*
19-23 months
  • Influenza
  • HepA*
2-3 years
  • Influenza
4-6 years
  • DTaP
  • IPV
  • Influenza
  • MMR
  • Varicella
Certain high-risk groups should get additional vaccines including PPV and MCV4. Visit theĀ AAP website for additional information and guidelines regarding the immunizations.

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