Ages for Immunization
- Newborn -
Hepatitis B
- 2 months -
DTP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis), hepatitis B, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) and polio (inactive)
- 4 months -
DTP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis), hepatitis B, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) and polio (inactive)
- 6 months -
DTP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis), hepatitis B, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
- 12 months -
MMR (measles-mumps-rubella), varicella (chickenpox) and polio (oral)
- 15 months -
DTP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis)
- 4 years -
DTP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis), MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) and polio (oral)
- 12 years -
Diphtheria-tetanus (repeat every 10 years)
- Students in college and other post-high school institutions who received one vaccination before or at 12 months of age. -
Measles
- Adults older than 65, children or adults with high-risk conditions, people who live in close proximity to others with high-risk conditions and children who take aspirin for arthritis or other conditions. - Influenza (repeat each fall when the vaccine becomes available)
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
