In Texas, children receive vaccinations at various ages to protect them from preventable diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a vaccine schedule for children starting from birth and continuing through adolescence.
In the first year of life, infants receive vaccines for diseases such as hepatitis B, rotavirus, diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), pneumococcal conjugate, polio, and influenza. These vaccines help protect babies from potentially serious illnesses and build immunity early on.
As children grow older, they continue to receive vaccines at ages 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 15, and 18 months, as well as 4-6 years, 11-12 years, and 16-18 years. Some of the vaccines administered include those for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), varicella, hepatitis A, human papillomavirus (HPV), and meningococcal disease.
It is essential for children to follow the recommended vaccine schedule to ensure they are protected from these diseases and to help maintain community immunity. Texas law requires certain vaccines for children attending schools and childcare facilities to prevent outbreaks and protect vulnerable populations. Parents should consult with their healthcare providers to stay up to date on their child’s vaccination schedule and ensure they are receiving the necessary shots at the appropriate ages.
Does Texas have a state run immunization registry?
ImmTrac is the Texas immunization registry, a free service of the Texas Department of State Health Services. It is a secure, confidential registry that stores your child’s immunization information electronically, in one centralized database.
How do I get my immunization records in WV?
Those who need a current shot record may simply ask their provider or local health department to print them a copy during their next office visit.
Which of the following is a common childhood immunization?
Recommended vaccinations: Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine. Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine. Hepatitis A (HepA) vaccine.
What are the normal childhood immunizations include?
– Chickenpox (Varicella)
– Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP)
– Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
– Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
– Polio (IPV) (between 6 through 18 months)
– Pneumococcal (PCV)
– Hepatitis A (HepA)
– Hepatitis B (HepB)
What ages do you have injections?
Baby vaccines include five doses of the DTaP combination vaccine. Your baby will receive their first dose at 2 months of age and their second at 4 months of age. They’ll receive their third dose at 6 months, their fourth dose between 15 and 18 months of age and their fifth dose between 4 and 6 years of age.
What ages do you get your shots?
– 2 months. DTaP: Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine. Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine. …
– 4 months. DTaP. Hib. …
– 6 months. DTaP. …
– 6 months and annually. Influenza (Flu): The flu vaccine is recommended every year for children 6 months and older:
What childhood diseases are immunized?
– Chickenpox. Diphtheria. Flu.
– Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B. Hib.
– HPV. Measles. Meningococcal.
– Mumps. Polio. Pneumococcal.
– Rotavirus. RSV. Rubella.
– Tetanus. Whooping Cough.
