Vaccine Safety

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What are the recommended vaccines for children?

Your doctor or nurse will give you a copy of an immunization schedule that will tell you the right age and right immunization for your child.

To be fully protected, your child will be immunized starting at age 2 months, then at 4 months, 6 months, between 12 months and 18 months-and also between ages 4 to 6 years. Additional immunizations are provided to school age children between grades 4 and 8. This schedule may vary based on where you live.

Some vaccines need to be given more than once to build your child's immune system. With a few vaccines, to keep immunity strong, your child will need a booster immunization when he or she is older.

 

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