Vaccinations are given to prevent these potentially life-threatening diseases before your baby is exposed to them.
However, the rotavirus vaccine (RV) is given by mouth through liquid drops.
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis (DTaP)
The DTaP vaccination is given in five doses.
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The first dose begins at 2 months and the final at 4-6 years old.
DTaP helps prevent the following diseases:
Is it DTaP or Tdap?
Both the DTaP andTdapare vaccines that protect against the same diseases.
The first five doses given are the DTaP.
Tdap is the booster given around 11 years or older.
However, these are two different diseases.
After polio vaccinations, infections in the U.S. decreased dramatically.
Children in the U.S. get a shot called an inactivated polio vaccine (IPV).
Other countries may use an oral polio vaccine (OPV).
In 1993 one case came into the country through travel.
Healthcare providers may choose to increase the pace of polio vaccines for children traveling to a high-risk country.
Immunization against these diseases is important because they can be invasive and severe.
It is passed through body fluids or from mother to baby.
The RV vaccination is given as drops in the mouth.
There are two brands of this vaccine.
One brand is given at 2 and 4 months old.
The other brand includes a third dose given at 6 months old.
Preparation
Write down any questions you have and bring available shot records with you to the appointment.
Packaging your babys favorite toy, pacifier, or blanket is also helpful to comfort them during the visit.
What About Severe Side Effects?
Vaccination side effects are generally mild and can be treated at home to ease any discomfort.
A Word From Verywell
It’s understandable that parents may have concerns about infant vaccinations.
It’s important to know that while mild reactions are possible, severe ones are extremely rare.
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