Massachusetts Department of Public Health Recommended Immunization Schedule
Vaccine |
Age that vaccine should be administered |
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1st dose |
2nd dose |
3rd dose |
4th dose |
5th dose |
Hepatits B* |
Birth |
1-2 months |
6-18 months |
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Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertusis (DTaP)** |
2 months |
4 months |
6 months |
5-18 months |
4-6 years |
Polio |
2 months |
4 months |
12-18 months |
4-6 years |
|
Haemiphilus Influenze |
2 months |
4 months |
6 months |
12-15 months |
|
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)*** |
12-15 months |
4-6 years |
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Chicken Pox (Varicella) |
12-15 months |
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* If Hepatits B is not received at birth, 3 doses should be given at ages 11-12 years.
** Booster dose at ages 11-12 years.
*** If 2nd dose not received at 4-6 years, should be given at 11-12 years.
Note: This information is current as of February 1999 and is only a guideline.
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