Schedule of childhood immunization

Schedule of childhood immunization

Most doctors follow a vaccination schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (see CDC-CDC website), which begins with the hepatitis B vaccine, which is posted in the hospital's nursery. Age recommended for immunization should not be construed as absolute. For example, two months can mean six to ten weeks. Although parents must try to vaccinate children in accordance with this schedule, some delay does not prevent them from achieving final immunity and does not require a series of injections to start over. Rotavirus vaccine may be an exception. If you do not start your 12-week-old pre-vaccination, we recommend that you do not vaccinate. Even if the infant has a fever due to a mild infection such as a common cold, there is no need to delay vaccination.

Some vaccines are advised only in special circumstances.

You can get more than one vaccine while visiting the doctor's office. Often multiple vaccines are combined into one shot. For example, there is a vaccine that combines Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, and Haemophilus influenza type b vaccines in one shot. Mixed vaccines reduce the number of injections needed but do not reduce the safety or effectiveness of the vaccine.

Infant and child immunization
Adherence to the recommended vaccination schedule is important because it helps protect infants and children from preventable infections. The following schedule is based on the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (see the schedule for infant and child immunization). This timeline shows the type of vaccine needed and its usage according to age (indicated by a number in the symbol).

There are a range of acceptable age ranges for various vaccines. Your pediatrician may provide you with specific recommendations, depending on the child's known health condition and other circumstances. Often a combination vaccine is used to reduce the number of injections. If the vaccine is not given to the children on this schedule, it is recommended that they are vaccinated to catch up with them. Parents should contact their doctor or health center to find a way to catch the vaccination schedule. Parents should report any adverse reactions to the child's doctor after vaccination.

For more information on this schedule, parents should contact their doctor or visit the National Immunization Program website at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Hepatitis A vaccine: This vaccine will be given to all newborns before they leave the hospital. After a second dose at 1 to 2 months of age, a third dose is given at 6 to 18 months of age.

b Rotavirus vaccine: Depending on the vaccine you are using, you will be given two or three doses of the vaccine at 2, 4, 6 months or 2 months and 4 months of age.

CB Haemophilus Influenza (Hib) Vaccine: Depending on the vaccine you are using, you will be given two or three doses of the Hib vaccine at 2, 4, 6, or 2 and 4 months of age. After these doses are inoculated, additional doses will be given 12 to 15 months after birth.

d Poliovirus vaccine: You will receive a vaccine of 4 doses at 2 months, 4 months, 6 to 18 months, and 4 to 6 years of age.

e Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Vaccine: Children are vaccinated with diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) before age 11 years. We will inoculate DTaP with 5 doses at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months and 4 ~ 6 years of age.

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) adolescents are recommended for ages 11 to 12 years.

f Streptococcus pneumonia vaccine: The vaccine is given at 4 months, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 to 15 months.

g Meningococcal vaccine: One dose is given at the age of 11 to 12 years, and an additional dose is given at 16 years old.

h Influenza Vaccine: Influenza vaccine should be given to all people every year from six months of age. Children aged 6 months to 8 years should be vaccinated twice at least every 4 weeks if they receive the first influenza vaccine.

I measles - mumps - rubella vaccine: 2 doses are given at 12 to 15 months of age and 4 to 6 years of age.

J Sucker Vaccine: Two doses are given at 12 to 15 months of age and 4 to 6 years of age.

kA Hepatitis Vaccine: Two doses of hepatitis A vaccine are required for continued protection. The first dose is given 12 to 23 months after birth, and the second dose is given 6 to 18 months later. Children aged 23 months or older may receive the hepatitis A vaccine to protect against hepatitis A if they are not vaccinated.