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  • Diphtheria and tetanus vaccines (DT, pediatric)

    02/11/04, Healthwise

    Children with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting DT vaccine.

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  • Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-pediatric only), 7-valent

    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 4 months, 6 months, and 12 to 15 months of age.

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  • Varicella virus (chickenpox) vaccine

    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The varicella vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given to a child who is 12 to 15 months old. The booster shot is then given at 4 to 6 years of age, or at least 3 months after the first dose.

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  • Diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine

    07/12/07, Healthwise

    The diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 4 months, 6 months, and 12 to 15 months of age.

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  • Diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis (acellular), polio, and tetanus vaccine

    07/12/07, Healthwise

    The diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 4 months and 6 months of age. Your child's individua

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  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting Hib vaccine.

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  • Polio vaccine (IPV)

    08/29/07, Healthwise

    The polio vaccine is given in a series of shots. The number of shots required and the booster schedule will depend on the age of the person being vaccinated. Follow your doctor's instructions or the schedule recommended by the health department of th

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  • Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine

    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given to a child who is 12 to 15 month old. The booster shots are then given between 4 and 6 years of age. At least 28 days (4 weeks) should pass b

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  • Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccines

    03/03/06, Healthwise

    Children should get 5 doses of DTaP vaccine, one dose at each of the following ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 to 18 months, and 4 to 6 years. The series should be completed before the child's seventh birthday.

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  • Haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-OMP) vaccine

    07/12/07, Healthwise

    The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot may be given when the child is at least 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 2 months and 4 months after the first shot, or at 15 months of age.

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