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Immunizations
: Immunization Schedule - USA
Below is a generalized immunization schedule according to 2001
American health guidelines. Vaccination may be delayed if your
child is sick with anything other than a mild cold, or if his
or her immune system is weakened by immune-suppressing medications.
| Birth |
Hep B |
| 2 months |
Hep B, DTaP, Hib, IPV,
PCV |
| 4 months |
DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV |
| 6 months |
Hep B(6-18 months),
DTaP, Hib, IPV(6-18 months), PCV |
| 12-15 months |
Hib, MMR, PCV, Var(12-18
months) |
| 15-18 months |
DTaP, |
| 4-6 years |
DTaP, IPV, MMR |
| 11-12 years |
Td |
| DTaP : |
Diphtheria, Tetanus (lockjaw) and Acellular
Pertussis (whooping cough) |
| Hib : |
Hemophilus influenza b / Meningitis |
| Hep B : |
Hepatitis B |
| IPV : |
Inactivated Polio Vaccine |
| MMR : |
Measles, Mumps and Rubella |
| PCV : |
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine |
| Td : |
Tetanus and Diphtheria only |
Var : |
Varicella (chicken pox) |
Other Immunizations
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The information provided in this site is
designed to be an educational aid only. It is not intended to
replace the advice and care of your child's physician, nor is
it intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. If
you suspect that your child has a medical condition, always
consult a physician.
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