Immunizations (otherwise known as vaccinations or shots) have saved tens of thousands of lives. However, the immunization schedule can be very confusing. Because the body needs to build up protection against certain diseases, your child often needs more than one dose of vaccine.
What vaccines should children have?
Several major medical groups including the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics have developed the "Childhood Immunization Schedule, US":
The Catch-up Immunization Schedule (page four of the Schedule Chart above) has been updated since the printing of the January 11, 2008 MMWR, the source of the 4-page chart. The minimum interval for dose 2 to dose 3 of HPV has been changed. A new MMWR will be posted when available.
Until then, providers should use the Updated Catch-up Immunization Schedule made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The NHIP has developed a simplified immunization schedule for New Hampshire healthcare providers. The purpose of a simplified immunization schedule is to consistently administer vaccines at the earliest possible time so that children are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. This schedule includes all of the routinely recommended vaccines for young children and adolescents. In addition, minimum age and minimum intervals have been incorporated into this schedule.
Vaccines required for child care and school attendance
Required School Year for 2008-2009 |
