Question

EPI schedule for immunization

Answer 1

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The recommended schedule for immunizations, as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States, is as follows:

- Birth: Hepatitis B (first dose)
- 1-2 months: Hepatitis B (second dose)
- 2 months: - DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
- Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae type b)
- IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine)
- PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
- RV (Rotavirus)
- 4 months: - DTaP (second dose)
- Hib (second dose)
- IPV (second dose)
- PCV (second dose)
- RV (second dose)
- 6 months: - DTaP (third dose)
- Hib (third dose)
- PCV (third dose)
- RV (third dose)

- 6-18 months: Seasonal Influenza (yearly)

- 12-15 months: - MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Hib (booster dose)
- PCV (fourth dose)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- 12-23 months: Hepatitis A (series of two doses, 6-18 months apart)

- 15-18 months: DTaP (fourth dose)

- 4-6 years: DTaP (fifth dose)
IPV (third dose)
MMR (booster dose)
Varicella (booster dose)

- 11-12 years: Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
Meningococcal (first dose)

- 16 years: Meningococcal (second dose)
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) (series of two or three doses, depending on the age at the first dose)

These guidelines may vary depending on individual factors such as medical conditions, travel plans, and previous immunizations. It is always recommended to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized immunization schedules and recommendations.