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