The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). Immunization Schedule MMR vaccinations are given by injection in two doses: at age 12–15 months at age 4–6 years Children traveling outside the United States can get the vaccine as early as 6 months of age. These children should …
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Your Child’s Immunizations: Meningococcal Vaccines
The meningococcal vaccines protect against meningococcal disease, a serious infection that can lead to bacterial meningitis and other serious infections. Two kinds of meningococcal vaccines are currently given to kids in the United States: The meningococcal conjugate vaccine protects against four types of meningococcal bacteria (called types A, C, W, and …
Your Child’s Immunizations: Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV, PPSV)
The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) protect against pneumococcal infections, which are caused by bacteria. The bactera spread through person-to-person contact and can cause such serious infections as pneumonia, blood infections, and bacterial meningitis. PCV13 protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria (the types that cause …
Your Child’s Immunizations: Polio Vaccine (IPV)
Polio is a viral infection that can cause permanent paralysis. Immunization Schedule The inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) is usually given at ages 2 months, 4 months, 6–18 months, and 4–6 years. Though the oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) is still used in many parts of the world, it has not been …
Your Child’s Immunizations: Rotavirus Vaccine
Rotavirus is a common virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea, especially in infants and young children. Childcare centers are a common site of outbreaks. Immunization Schedule The vaccine, which is a liquid given by mouth, is recommended at ages 2 and 4 months, and again at 6 months, depending on …