Immunizations

Immunization can prevent crippling or fatal diseases. Occasionally infants will have a febrile (feverish) response to an immunization, and in this case a baby aspirin (one to one and one quarter grains) or Tylenol may be given, but should not be repeated in less than four hours. Immunizations are usually started at the age of two months. You are responsible for having your infant and family up to date on shots. A printable version of this schedule is also available.

Also, there are dangers of these diseases and benefits and side effects of immunization.

Immunization Schedule for Children

  AGE DUE  
  2 months DPT #1
Oral Polio #1 (Trivalent)
H influenzae B (Hib)
Hepatitis B
  4 months DPT #2
Oral Polio #2
H influenzae B (Hib)
Hepatitis B
  6 months DPT #3
H influenzae B (Hib)
Hepatitis B
  12 months Tine test of PPD
  15 months Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
H influenzae B Booster (Hib)
  18 months DPT #4
Oral Polio Booster
Varicella
  4-6 years DT Booster (and then every 10 years)
Oral Polio Booster
  11-12 years Measles, Mumps, Rubella Booster (MMR)

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