Babies and Parents

Participate actively with the health care team to keep their children in good health is as important as getting medical care when sick.

Inmunizaciones

Your children need immunizations. Immunizations (shots) protect against many serious diseases. Below is a list of immunizations and the ages at which their children should receive.

Select to access a format or use an official report immunizations to keep informed of their children’s vaccines.

Immunizations should be given when children are the recommended age, even if their children are cold and sick. Ask your health care provider when your child should receive these important vaccines. Also ask if they need additional vaccines.

* Polio (IPV) at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months and 4-6 years.

* Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP) at 2 months, 4 months, 15-18 months and 4-6 years. Tetanus, diphtheria (Td): a 11-16 years.

* Measles, mumps (mumps), rubella (MMR) at 12-15 months and 4-6 years or 11-12 years.

* Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and 12-15 months or 2 months, 4 months and 12-15 months, depending on the type of vaccine.

* Hepatitis B: the time between birth and 2 months, 1-4 months and 6-18 months. If omitted, get 3 doses from the age of 11 years.

* Varicella (VZV): at 1-12 years. If omitted, should receive between 11 and 12 years.

* Hepatitis A: from 24 months to 12 years in certain specified locations.

* Pneumococcal Disease (PrevnarT): at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and 12-15 months. If omitted, talk with your health care provider.

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