If you have questions about vaccinating your family during an outbreak, ask your health care provider or contact your state or local health department.
Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. Birth HepB : Hepatitis B vaccine. Ideally, the first dose is given within 24 hours of birth, but kids not previously immunized can get it at any age.
Some low birth weight infants who are born early will get it at 1 month or when they're discharged from the hospital. Those younger than 9 who have had at least 2 doses of flu vaccine previously in the same or different seasons will only need 1 dose. Kids older than 9 need only 1 dose. The vaccine is given by injection with a needle the flu shot or by nasal spray.
Both types of vaccine can be used this flu season — because they seem to work equally well. However, if your child has a moderate or severe illness, immunization should be postponed until they have recovered. The DTaP vaccine is only for use in infants and young children.
However, the CDC recommends that pregnant women receive the Tdap vaccine in the third trimester of each pregnancy. Women who receive the Tdap vaccine during their third trimester can pass antibodies to their unborn child. That can help protect the baby after birth. The DTaP vaccine is given to infants and young children in five doses and protects against three infectious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Infants should receive their first dose at 2 months of age.
The Tdap vaccine protects against the same three diseases, and is typically given as a one-time booster to people ages 11 and older. Women who are pregnant should also plan to receive a Tdap booster during the third trimester of pregnancy.
This can help protect your child against diseases like pertussis in the period before their first DTaP vaccination. Vaccines help protect children against many dangerous diseases.
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When do babies get the Tdap vaccine? What else can I do to protect my baby from whooping cough? The CDC recommends that women get Tdap during each pregnancy, preferably between 27 and 36 weeks' gestation, regardless of when they last had the shot. Children ages 11 to 18 who have completed the DTaP vaccine series the ideal time to get the shot is at age 11 to 12 years old.
Adults 19 and older. If you haven't had a DTaP shot before, you should get one, especially if you plan to be around babies. If you've had a tetanus booster shot in the last few years, you may have been given the Tdap vaccine.
Tetanus boosters are also available as "Td" shots, without the pertussis or whooping cough portion. Serious complications can affect children under 1 year old, and those younger than 6 months old are especially at risk. Teens and adults with a lasting cough might have pertussis and not realize it, and could pass it to vulnerable infants. DTaP Immunization Schedule DTaP immunizations are given as a series of 5 injections at ages: 2 months 4 months 6 months 15—18 months 4—6 years A vaccine called Tdap the booster shot should be given at ages 11 to 12, and to older teens and adults who haven't yet had a booster with pertussis coverage.
Possible Risks of DTaP Immunization The vaccine can cause mild side effects: fever ; mild crankiness; tiredness; loss of appetite; and tenderness, redness, or swelling in the area where the shot was given.
When to Delay or Avoid DTaP Immunization Simple colds or other minor illnesses should not prevent immunization, but your doctor might choose to reschedule the vaccine if your child has a more serious illness.
Caring for Your Child After DTaP Immunization Your child may have a fever, soreness, and some swelling and redness in the area where the shot was given. When Should I Call the Doctor?
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