Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsList of 2-Month VaccinesPreparationSide EffectsWhen to Seek Medical Care
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Table of Contents
List of 2-Month Vaccines
Preparation
Side Effects
When to Seek Medical Care
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Vaccinations may also be referred to as:InnoculationInjectionShotVaccineImmunization
Vaccinations may also be referred to as:
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis (DTaP)
The DTaP vaccination is given in five doses. The first dose begins at 2 months and the final at 4-6 years old. DTaP helps prevent the following diseases:
Is it DTaP or Tdap?Both the DTaP andTdapare vaccines that protect against the same diseases. The first five doses given are the DTaP. Tdap is the booster given around 11 years or older.
Is it DTaP or Tdap?
Both the DTaP andTdapare vaccines that protect against the same diseases. The first five doses given are the DTaP. Tdap is the booster given around 11 years or older.
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)
Haemophilus influenzaetype B (Hib) is often confused with seasonalinfluenza (flu)because the names are similar. However, these are two different diseases.
Seasonal influenza is a virus, while Hib is a bacteria that can cause:
The Hib vaccine is scheduled as three or four doses depending on the brand. It is given at the following ages:
Hib Statistics
Polio Vaccine (IPV)
In the late 1940s,poliowas a highly feared disease that caused paralysis. After polio vaccinations, infections in the U.S. decreased dramatically.
Children in the U.S. get a shot called an inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). Other countries may use an oral polio vaccine (OPV).
IPV is given over four doses at the following ages:
Polio Cases in the United StatesNo cases of polio have originated in the U.S since 1979. In 1993 one case came into the country through travel. Healthcare providers may choose to increase the pace of polio vaccines for children traveling to a high-risk country.
Polio Cases in the United States
No cases of polio have originated in the U.S since 1979. In 1993 one case came into the country through travel. Healthcare providers may choose to increase the pace of polio vaccines for children traveling to a high-risk country.
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)
Thepneumococcal conjugatevaccine (PCV) protects against a bacterial infection that causes ear or sinus infections, meningitis, and pneumonia.
The PCV vaccine is given in four doses at the following ages:
Pneumococcal DiseaseStreptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus are bacteria that cause pneumococcal disease. Immunization against these diseases is important because they can be invasive and severe.
Pneumococcal Disease
Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus are bacteria that cause pneumococcal disease. Immunization against these diseases is important because they can be invasive and severe.
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Moms can have hepatitis B without symptoms and unknowingly pass it to their babies at birth.This is why infants usually receive the first dose within the first 12 hours of their life.
Rotavirus (RV)
Rotavirus (RV)is a gastrointestinal virus that causes stomach pain, severe vomiting, diarrhea, anddehydration(loss of fluid). The RV vaccination is given as drops in the mouth.
There are two brands of this vaccine. One brand is given at 2 and 4 months old. The other brand includes a third dose given at 6 months old.
If babies experience side effects after vaccines they are usually mild.
The most common side effects include:
Less common side effects include:
Side effects will usually go away within 24-48 hours.
What About Severe Side Effects?Severe side effects or allergic reactions are very rare.If you are concerned about this possibility, talk to your healthcare provider before the appointment.
What About Severe Side Effects?
Severe side effects or allergic reactions are very rare.If you are concerned about this possibility, talk to your healthcare provider before the appointment.
To help minimize mild reactions, you can try the following:
Medications to Reduce Fever and Discomfort
When to Contact the Pediatrician
When to Call 911If you think your infant is having a life-threatening emergency or any of the following rare reactions, call 911 immediately:Trouble breathingTrouble swallowingLethargy(not moving or very weak)Not waking upSeizures
When to Call 911
If you think your infant is having a life-threatening emergency or any of the following rare reactions, call 911 immediately:Trouble breathingTrouble swallowingLethargy(not moving or very weak)Not waking upSeizures
If you think your infant is having a life-threatening emergency or any of the following rare reactions, call 911 immediately:
Summary
Vaccination side effects are generally mild and can be treated at home to ease any discomfort.
A Word From VerywellIt’s understandable that parents may have concerns about infant vaccinations. It’s important to know that while mild reactions are possible, severe ones are extremely rare. A child’s safety is paramount, so you shouldn’t hesitate to discuss any concerns with your child’s healthcare providers. Vaccinations play a crucial role in safeguarding your child’s health and providing protection against serious diseases, and the benefits of timely vaccination far outweigh the minimal risks.—DAVID SNYDER, PHARMD, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD
A Word From Verywell
It’s understandable that parents may have concerns about infant vaccinations. It’s important to know that while mild reactions are possible, severe ones are extremely rare. A child’s safety is paramount, so you shouldn’t hesitate to discuss any concerns with your child’s healthcare providers. Vaccinations play a crucial role in safeguarding your child’s health and providing protection against serious diseases, and the benefits of timely vaccination far outweigh the minimal risks.—DAVID SNYDER, PHARMD, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD
It’s understandable that parents may have concerns about infant vaccinations. It’s important to know that while mild reactions are possible, severe ones are extremely rare. A child’s safety is paramount, so you shouldn’t hesitate to discuss any concerns with your child’s healthcare providers. Vaccinations play a crucial role in safeguarding your child’s health and providing protection against serious diseases, and the benefits of timely vaccination far outweigh the minimal risks.
—DAVID SNYDER, PHARMD, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD
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