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  #1

What are the reccomended immunizations before a child (5 years old) attends Kindegarden?

  #2

Hep B ,DTaP, IPV, Hib, MMR, Varicella, PCV. HepA .

  #3

thanx so much....so hep. A is also given??

*thought Hep. A is for travelers


  #4

Yes hep A is also given.

  #5

you are right....

DTP - 5 shots, 2- 4, 6- 12 and before school 4-5 y/o
HiB - 4 shots 2, 4, 6, 12
Pneumoc - 4 shots, same as Hib schedule
Polio
Hep - 3 shots, 1 mo 1-2 mo and 6mo
MMR 2 shots - at 12 mo and before scholl 4-5 y/o
Hep. A
Varicella Vaccine, Rotavirus........... 3 doses, HPV for girls

...............at 11-12 yrs, 3 doses.


  #6

i think Hep A is recomended from 12-24 for all children
But after that only high risk only, this is according to my understanding for the C.D.C. recomendations.
Can you explain why to give it for 5 year oldrolling eyes

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  #7

its immunization the kids need to have taken by 5 years old before attending school...so you are right







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