Question:
At what age should children get immunized for these diseases?
Learning is fun!
2008-07-02 02:53:42 UTC
Chickenpox, measles (rubeola), mumps and rubella (German measles).
Three answers:
2008-07-02 03:04:59 UTC
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5701a8.htm?s_cid=mm5701a8_e



http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/medical/immunization_chart.html



Immunization ScheduleThis schedule may vary depending upon where you live, your child's health, the type of vaccine, and the vaccines available. Ask your doctor about the vaccines your child should receive.







Birth

Hep B: Hepatitis B vaccine; may be given at any age for those not previously immunized.



1–4 months

Hep B: Second dose should be administered 1 to 2 months after the first dose. If the first dose of Hep B vaccine is not given until a child is 2 months old, the second will be given when the child is 3 to 4 months old.



2 months

DTaP: Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine

Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

IPV: Inactivated poliovirus vaccine

PCV: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

RV: Rotavirus vaccine, recommended for infants at 2, 4, and 6 months of age



4 months

DTaP

Hib

IPV

PCV

RV



>6 months and annually

Influenza. Influenza vaccine is recommended every year for high-risk children older than 6 months. High-risk groups include, but aren't limited to, kids with asthma, heart problems, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends vaccinating all infants 6 to 59 months old against the influenza virus, and all those in contact with children in that age range. Annual vaccination is available for other children; but in times when the vaccine is in short supply, certain people need it more than others. You and your family's doctor(s) should determine who in your family should get the flu vaccine in a particular flu season. For kids under 9 who are getting a flu shot for the first time, it's given in two separate shots 1 month apart. It can take up to 1 or 2 weeks after the shot for the body to build up protection to the flu.



6 months

DTaP

Hib

PCV

RV



6–18 months

Hep B

IPV



12–15 months

Hib

MMR: Measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) vaccine

PCV

Var: Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine; may be given at any visit after first birthday. A second dose should be given between 4 and 6 years of age.



12–23 months

Hep A: Hepatitis A vaccine; recommended for kids 12–23 months old, given as two shots at least 6 months apart



15–18 months

DTaP



4–6 years

DTaP

MMR

IPV

Var



11–12 years

HPV: The AAP recommends the vaccine to prevent the human papillomavirus (HPV) be given to girls 11–12 years old, in addition to a catch-up immunization for girls ages 13–18. The vaccine prevents most cases of genital warts and cervical cancer.

Tdap: Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster

MCV: Meningitis vaccine; recommended for kids at age 11 years, and for kids age 15 who haven't had the vaccine or are entering high school, whichever comes first. Also recommended for kids age 11 or older with a chronic illness or HIV or traveling to countries where meningitis is common. Also recommended for college entrants who plan to live in dormitories.



College entrants

MCV4: Meningitis vaccine; recommended for previously unvaccinated college entrants who will live in dormitories.



Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD

Date reviewed: September 2007
silvastar
2008-07-02 10:12:32 UTC
Most children get vaccinated for these diseases during their first years of life, but will continue to get vaccinated at certain points throughout the years between birth and teen age. Here is the address for the CDC (Center for Disease Control) updated schedule for childhood vaccinations. All the information you need and more is on this website. Hope it helps.



http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
The baby penguin
2008-07-02 17:34:44 UTC
Don't worry about it, in Germany the doctor will tell you once you have the baby.


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