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31. Immunizations for Premature Infants - Topic Overview
    

    Routine immunizations Starting at 2 months after birth,premature infants need all the recommended immunizations that full-term infants get. The one immunization that your preemie may not get on schedule is the hepatitis B vaccine,which is usually given at birth. This vaccine doesn't work as well in very small preemies and may be given one month after birth if the mother does not have chronic ...

32. Immunizations - Childhood Immunizations
    

    Recommended immunizationsThe U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians recommend a specific childhood immunization schedule that includes immunizations for:7Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP). A total of five injections are usually given: four before 18 months of age and one at 4 to 6 years of

33. Immunizations - Frequently Asked Questions
    

    Learning about immunizations: What are immunizations? Why are they needed? What is the standard childhood immunization schedule? How can I keep track of my child's immunizations? (What is a PDF document?) What should I know about childhood immunizations? What should I know about immunizations during adolescence? What immunizations do adults need? What should I know about immunizations during ...

34. Immunizations - Adult Immunizations
    

    Recommended immunizationsYour need for immunizations does not end when you reach adulthood. The specific immunizations you need as an adult are determined by factors such as your age, lifestyle, type and locations of travel, overall health, and previous immunizations. Tetanus and diphtheria immunizations need to be repeated (booster shots) every 10 years throughout adulthood in order to maintain .

35. Immunizations - Travel Immunizations
    

    Recommended immunizationsTalk with your health professional months in advance of a trip to determine whether any immunizations are recommended. Certain factors, such as your age and health, where you are going, and the length of your stay, affect your risk of disease and need for immunization. Your age and healthPeople with certain medical conditions, such as immune system problems, may have ...

36. Antiviral Medicines for Chickenpox
    

    Drug details for Antiviral medications for chickenpox.

37. Antihistamines for Itching From Chickenpox
    

    Drug details for Antihistamines for itching from chickenpox.

38. Vaccine Information Statements - Immunization Schedules
    

    In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other national organizations advise people about which vaccines they should get and when. One schedule is for children and teens (adolescents), another is for adults. Also, some people with health problems such as diabetes have a different immunization schedule than people who are healthy. Childhood and adolescent ...

39. Vaccines Mini Guide TOC - Immunization Charts for Children and Adults
    

    After getting approval from several expert groups,the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following immunization schedules: Children ages newborn to 6 years (What is a PDF document?) Children ages 7 years to 18 years (What is a PDF document?) Children ages 4 months to 18 years who missed getting some immunizations (What is a PDF document?) Adults ages 19 years ...

40. Meningitis - Cause
    

    Learn about causes of meningitis.