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Vaccine Schedule for Routine Immunizations *
| Vaccine | Vaccine Schedule *** |
| Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids combined and Pertussis Vaccine (DTP) | Three doses 4-6 weeks apart, fourth dose 6-12 months alter third, fifth dose at 4-6 years old. if fourth dose given after four years old no need for fifth dose at 4-6 years old. No need to repeat doses if the schedule is interrupted. |
| Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Combined (Td) |
Two doses 4-6 weeks apart, third dose 6-12 months after the second No need to repeal doses if the schedule is interrupted, Boosters - single dose every 10 years following completion of DTP/DT/Td series |
| Haemophilus influenzae type Conjugated Vaccine |
Three doses 2 months apart (for PedvaxHIB [Merck] vaccine 2 doses only) |
| Poliovirus Vaccine: IPV Inactivated vaccine, OPV Oral (live) vaccine |
OPV or IPV - two doses at 4-8 week intervals, third dose 6-12 months after second |
| Measles Vaccine or MR of MMR** | At least one dose on or after first birthday |
| Mumps Vaccine or MMR 1 | At least one dose on or after first birthday. |
| Rubella Vaccine or MR or MMR** |
At least one dose on or after first birthday. |
| Hepatitis Vaccine | Three doses: first two 1 month apart, third
dose 6 months after first. No need to start series over if schedule interrupted Can start series with one manufacturei's vaccine and finish win another. |
| Vancella Vaccine | Two doses separated by 4-8 weeks. If >8 weeks elapse following the first dose, the second dose can be administered without restarting the schedule. CHILDREN LESS THAN 13 YEARS OLD (12 months through 12 years): ONE DOSE ONLY. |
| Pneumococcal Vaccine | One dose |
| Influenza Vaccine | One dose annually each fall (Flu) season |
* Adapted from the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
** These vaccines can be given in the combined form measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) or measles-rubella (MR). Persons already Immune to one or more components can still receive MMR.
1 This vaccine can be given In the combined form measles-mumps-rubella (MMR).
*** Number of doses required in a series and dose intervals may vary with vaccines used outside of the United States.
