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(also called vaccinations or immunizations) are: | | * DTaP - Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis * HBV - Hepatitis B Vaccine * Hib - Haemophilus influenzae type b * MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella * IPV - Poliovirus Vaccine * Td - Tetanus, Diphtheria * Var - Varicella chicken pox) * PCV7 - Pneumococcal |
| Age | Shots | | birth | HBV | | 2 months | DTaP, HBV, Hib, IPV, PCV7 | | 4 months | DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV7 | | 6 months | DTaP, HBV, Hib, IPV, PCV7 | | 12 months | MMR, Var, PCV7 | | 15 months | DTaP, Hib | | 4 - 6 years | DTaP, MMR, IPV | | 11 - 12 years | HBV and Var - if not given at earlier age
Td - and repeat every 10 years |
- It is better to get several shots at the same time . . . rather than give the shots one at a time over several office visits.
- Do not skip or put off any shots unless your doctor advises.
- It is very important to keep up-to-date records of shots for your children and yourself.
- You will have to have proof of your child's shots in order for your child to go to school or day care.
- For more information, call 410-887-2705.
Baltimore County Department of Health Well Child Clinics follow nationally accepted guidelines for childhood immunizations.
Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of: Race, Sex, Age, Color, Physical or Mental Disability, Marital Status, Political Affiliation, Creed, Religion, or National Origin. Upon prior request, provisions will be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Revised May 16, 2006 |
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