When it comes to your child’s health, vaccines are a top priority. Parents need to be aware of the list of vaccines for children by age, because this information can help them keep track of when their kids should head to their doctors.
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When it comes to your child’s health, vaccines are a top priority. Parents need to be aware of the list of vaccines for children by age, because this information can help them keep track of when their kids should head to their doctors.
One question that parents often ask is how early should their children get vaccinated. The answer varies depending on what vaccine it is.
Babies can actually get vaccinated as soon as they are born, as this helps protect them against certain illnesses. Certain vaccines, however, should only be given once the child is older when their immune systems are stronger.
Ideally, your child should already have completed most of their vaccinations by the time they are six or seven years old. Getting vaccinated is very important at this point in their lives since their immune systems are still developing and cannot fully protect them from diseases.
Here is a list of vaccines as well as the corresponding ages that your child should get vaccinated.
The first dose of hepatitis B vaccines are given within 24 hours of birth. Children who have not been vaccinated for hepatitis B can get vaccinated at any time.
The second dose of hepatitis B vaccines are given within 1-2 months after birth. If your child was not vaccinated at birth, they can get the second dose 1-2 months after the first dose.
Babies can get their first dose of the following vaccines at 2 months:
At 4 months, the second dose of the following vaccines can be given:
At 6 months, the third dose of the following vaccines can be given:
During your child’s 6th to 15th month, the third dose of the IPV should be given.
At 6 months, your child can also get their annual flu vaccine.
At 12-15 months, the fourth dose of the following vaccines can be given:
Following the list of vaccines for children by age, the first dose of the following vaccines can also be given:
At 18 months, your child should receive their fourth dose of the DTaP vaccine as well as their annual flu vaccine.
At 4-6 years old, the following vaccines can be given:
At 11-12 years, your child can be given the following vaccines:
Some vaccines can be given earlier, depending on the child’s health as well as if they will be traveling.
Here are some special considerations:
Aside from vaccinations, you can help boost your child’s immunity by ensuring that get enough rest and exercise and eat a healthy diet.
It would be a good idea to keep track of all the vaccinations that your child has had. Ideally, you should be given a baby book that your child’s pediatrician will be filling out each time your child gets vaccinated.
It is also important to take note of any vaccinations that they get in school or in health centers so that you can stay on top of your child’s vaccinations.
It would also be a good idea to talk to your child’s pediatrician about creating a vaccine schedule to make sure that your child gets vaccinated at the right age. This can help strengthen their immune system and prevent them from catching serious illnesses as they age.
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