Here is a list of common vaccine requirements by schools and other child care and child education institutions:
Highly Recommended (Required by virtually all school systems in the U.S.)
- DTaP (the a means that it's a less reactive form of the pertussis vaccine)
- Polio
- MMR (or separate measles, mumps, and rubella)
- Hepatitis B (but does not need to be given at birth)
- Varicella
- Hib
Recommended (Required for school or day care - check your U.S. state)
- Hepatitis A
- Meningococcal conjugate
- Pneumococcal conjugate especially important if you have depressed immunity (spleen removed), diabetes, asthma, or other heart or lung diseases
Optional (Not commonly required)
- Rotavirus (unless your child is in day care, in which case it is highly recommended)
- Influenza (ditto for this one, and highly recommended for all children with asthma, congenital heart disease, and other risk factors)
Here is a list of common vaccine requirements by schools and other
child care and child education institutions: Highly Recommended
(Required by virtually all school systems in the U.S.) DTaP (the a
means that it's a less reactive form of...
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Here is a list of common vaccine requirements by schools and other child care and child education institutions:
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