Immunization Schedule

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Recommended Immunization Schedule

Vaccine
Age that vaccine should be administered
 
1st dose
2nd dose
3rd dose
4th dose
5th dose
Hepatits B*
Birth
1-2 months
6-18 months
   
Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertusis (DTaP)**
2 months
4 months
6 months
5-18 months
4-6 years
Polio
2 months
4 months
12-18 months
4-6 years
 
Haemiphilus Influenze
2 months
4 months
6 months
12-15 months
 
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)***
12-15 months
4-6 years
     
Chicken Pox (Varicella)
12-15 months
       

* If Hepatits B is not received at birth, 3 doses should be given at ages 11-12 years.

** Booster dose at ages 11-12 years.

*** If 2nd dose not received at 4-6 years, should be given at 11-12 years.

Note: This information is current as of February 1999 and is only a guideline.