Children’s immunizations
Vaccinations given to children. In the US, it is currently recommended that all children receive vaccination against the following unless the child has special circumstances, such as a compromised immune system or a neurological disorder:
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough), as separate vaccinations or in combination as DPT
Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB)
Hepatitis B
Measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles), as separate vaccinations or in combination as MMR
Pneumococcal infections
Poliovirus
Tetanus (lockjaw)
Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox)
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