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Dangerous Childhood Diseases

Diseases such as Anthrax, Chickenpox, Diphtheria, Hepatitis, Human Papillomavirus, Influenza, Measles, Meningococcus, Mumps, Pertussis, Polio, Rabies, Rotavirus, Rubella, Smallpox and Tetanus are serious business. Fortunately, the wonders of medical science mean that for the most part, these diseases are manageable. Routine vaccinations that we take for granted can prevent diseases that just a couple generations ago led to panic, fear and crippling ailments.

To protect your baby, it is important to have your child immunized against the most threatening diseases. For your reference, here is a link to the current childhood vaccination schedule, compliments of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). http://www.immunize.org/cdc/child-schedule.pdf

Immunizations for Babies A Guide for Parents
These are the vaccinations your baby needs!

Check with your doctor or nurse to make sure your baby is receiving all vaccinations on schedule. Many times vaccines are combined to reduce the number of injections. Be sure you ask for a record card with the dates of your baby's shots; bring this with you to every visit.

Here's a list of the diseases your baby will be protected against:

HepB: hepatitis B, a serious liver disease
HepA: hepatitis A, a serious liver disease
DTaP: diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough)
PCV: pneumococcal conjugate vaccine protects against a serious blood, lung, and brain infection
Hib:Haemophilus influenzae type b, a serious brain, throat, and blood infection
Polio: polio, a serious paralyzing disease
RV: rotavirus vaccine protects against a serious diarrheal disease
Influenza: a serious lung infection
MMR: measles, mumps, and rubella
Chickenpox: also called varicella

Footnotes to above chart:

This is the age range in which this vaccine should be given.
Your infant may not need a dose of Hep B at 4 months of age depending on the type of vaccine that your healthcare provider uses.
Your infant may not need a dose of Hib vaccine at 6 months of age depending on the type of vaccine that your healthcare provider uses.
All children between the ages of 6 and 59 months should receive vaccination for influenza in the fall of each year. First-time vaccinees should receive 2 doses, separated by at least 4 weeks.
This dose of DTaP may be given as early as 12 months if it has been 6 months since the previous dose and if you think you might not return for more shots by the time your child is 18 months of age.