Immunizations work by helping your immune system recognize and quickly attack diseases before they can cause problems. Some immunizations are given in a single shot while others require several shots over a period of time.
Childhood immunizations protect against pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella, haemophilus influenza, chickenpox, and hepatitis B. Immunizations also protect against tetanus and diphtheria, although booster shots are needed every 10 years to maintain lifelong protection.
If your children are immunized, these serious illnesses will not be a problem. Schedule your child’s immunizations according to the chart below.
1 The second MMR may be given at either ages 4–6 or 11–12 years.
2 Those who have not been vaccinated, have not had chickenpox, or for whom a blood test indicates they are not immune should be vaccinated at this age.
3 HBV vaccination at these ages is recommended if it was not given earlier.
4 Reimmunize if born after 1956. Women trying to get pregnant should have a blood test to check for rubella immunity.
5 People younger than 65 who have chronic diseases, especially respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, should also consider receiving the pneumococcal vaccine and annual flu shots and may require more than one pneumococcal vaccine.
There is no need to delay immunizations because of colds or other minor illnesses. Be sure to keep good records. Children often need to show immunization records at school.
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