Recommended Childhood Immunizations

• Table Of Contents
• Feeding Your Baby
  • Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding
  • Suggested Diet
• Bottle Feeding
• Breastfeeding
  • Start & End Breastfeeding
  • General Feeding Techniques
  • The Sleepy Baby
  • Storage of Breast Milk
• Common Breastfeeding Issues
  • Management of Sore Nipples
  • Other Breastfeeding Issues
• Diapering
  • Diaper Rash & Skin Care
  • Urination & Bowel Movements
• Is Something Wrong?
  • Normal Physical Characteristics
  • Signs & Symptoms of Illness
  • Taking a Temperature
  • When to Call
• Safety
  • Bulb Syringe Use
  • Car Seats
  • Shaken Baby Syndrome
• Other Care Issues
  • Bathing
  • Umbilical Cord Care
  • Circumcision
  • Sleep Patterns & Positioning
  • Newborn Screening Tests
• Recommended Immunization Schedule

Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule

2 months	DTAP # 1	IPV #1	Comax # 1	Prenar # 1
4 months	DTAP # 2	IPV #2	Comax # 2	Prenar # 2
6 months	DTAP # 3	Prenar # 3*
12 months	MMR # 1	Varivax # 1	Comvax # 3	Prenar # 3*
18 months	DTAP # 4	IPV # 3	Prenar # 4
4-6	DTAP # 5	IPV # 4	MMR # 4	PPD (depends)
Comvax = Hep B/HIB   |   Prenar = Pneumococcal (PVC&)   |   Tripedia = DTAP

Common Side Effects Of The Immunizations

DTAP=	Localized swelling, redness & soreness at the injection site. Fever up to 102-103°F 6-8 hours from the time of injection
Prenar=	Nodule/bump may be felt at injection site for a few weeks or longer. Fretfulness, drowsiness, vomiting and a decreased appetite may occur
HIB=	Redness, warmth, swelling at injection site, fever
MMR=	Headache, decreased energy, nausea & vomiting, sore throat mat occur. Rash/fever may occur 1-2 weeks after the injection, lasting a few days
IPV=	Localized swelling, redness
HepB=	Localized swelling, redness, warmth, soreness/pain at injection site. Fever, fatigue/weakness, malaise, headache. Nausea and diarrhea
Varivax=	Fever up to 102°F. Pain and redness at injection site. Outbreak of a few lesions