Polio (IPV) -- Four-dose Series 2-4 months: First two of four-dose series of injectable polio vaccine at 2 and 4 months 6-18 months: Third dose of a four-dose series of injectable polio vaccine, between 6 to 18 months 4-6 years: Fourth of four d

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Rotavirus (RV) -- Three-dose Series 2-3 months: First dose given between 6 to 12 weeks. 4 months: Second dose given 4 to 10 weeks after the first dose. 6-8 months: Third dose given at 6 months -- and all three doses should be given no later than

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Chickenpox (Varicella, Var) 12-24 months: One dose after the first birthday, usually given at 12 to 18 months. The vaccine can be given up to age 13 in a child who has not contracted chickenpox. 13 years and up: A child over 13 can receive two dos

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Pneumococcus (PCV7) -- Four-dose Series 2-4 months: First two doses of PCV7 at 2 and 4 months. 4-6 months: Third dose PCV7 at 6 months. 12-15 months: Fourth dose PCV7 at 12 to 15 months. 2-5 years: Children from 2 to 5 years with high-risk dis

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Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) -- Two-dose Series 12-15 months / 4-6 years First dose can be given between 12 to 15 months. Second dose can be given one month after the first dose. However, second dose is typically given between 4 to 6 years. 11-12 y

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H. influenzae type b (Hib) -- Three-dose Series 2-4 months: First two doses at 2 and 4 months. 6 months / 12-15 months: Third dose at 6 months, or between 12 and 15 months. Talk to your doctor.

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Hepatitis B (Hep B) -- Three-dose Series Birth: First dose soon after birth and before hospital discharge. 1-2 months: Second dose at least one month later, between 1-2 months. 6-18 months: Final dose between 24 weeks (6 months) to 18 months.

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Hepatitis A (Hep A) -- Four-dose Series 12-23 months: Two doses after 1 year of age, between 12 and 23 months -- given at least 6 months apart. 2-18 years: Some states, counties, and communities recommend a single dose between 2 to 18 years if the

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Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) -- Four-dose Series 2-4 months: First two doses at 2 and 4 months. 4-6 months: Third dose at 6 months. 12-18 months / 4-6 years: Fourth dose is usually given between 15 and 18 months. However, it can be given

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  Your child shouldn't if he or she is allergic to these medicines: neomycin, streptomycin or polymyxin B.   What are the risks of the vaccine? Vaccines carry a small risk of serious harm, such as a severe allergic reaction. IPV can't c

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  Poliomyelitis (polio, for short) is caused by a virus. The virus can be spread by drinking water with the polio virus in it. It can also be passed by close contact, such as kissing, with an infected person. Polio is a serious illness. It

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  Call a doctor or take your child to a doctor right away. Tell your doctor what happened, the date and time it happened and when the vaccination was given. Ask your doctor, nurse or health department to file a Vaccine Adverse

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  Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine can prevent pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcus bacteria are spread from person to person through close contact. Pneumococcal infections can be hard to treat because the disease has become resistant to some of th

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  Pneumococcal disease is the main cause of bacterial meningitis (an infection of the covering of the brain) in the United States. Each year, pneumococcal disease causes many health problems in children younger than 5 years, including these pro

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  For most people, whether they are vaccinated against smallpox depends on whether there has been an outbreak of the disease. In most cases, the vaccine causes mild side effects, such as soreness around the vaccination site, fever and body ache

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  The smallpox vaccine was used until the early 1970s to wipe out smallpox worldwide. Much like other vaccines, the smallpox vaccine protects against infection by helping your body develop immunity to the smallpox virus. The smallpox vaccine is

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  The chicken pox vaccine is not required like some other vaccines. However, it is generally safe and will save your child from suffering with a preventable illness. Talk to your doctor about the vaccine if you have questions. The vaccine is gi

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  Chickenpox is a disease that can be very easily spread from person to person. It is most common in children. Most cases occur in people who are under 15 years old. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness, but it can cause problems like brain sw

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  Your family doctor will receive information about the shortage, how long it will last and what to do until new supplies arrive. Typically, the vaccine supply is not completely wiped out -- there are just fewer doses than usual. During th

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Sometimes the amount of a certain vaccine cannot keep up with the number of people who need it. Vaccine shortages can affect certain areas of the country or the country as a whole. A shortage may last a few days to several months. In the

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  Recommendations about when to have your child vaccinated change from time to time. You can get a copy of the most current vaccination schedule on the World Wide Web from an organization such as the American Academy of Family Physicians or the

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  A vaccine is a medicine that's given to help prevent a disease. Vaccines help the body produce antibodies. These antibodies protect against the disease. Vaccines not only help keep your child healthy, they help all children by stamping out

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