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Immunization Schedule, UPDATED January - December 2003, Text Version


CDC Recommended Childhood & Adolescent Immunization Schedule for 2003 United States

Vaccines are listed under the routinely recommended ages. Some listings indicate a range of recommended ages for immunization. Any dose not given at the recommended age should be given as a "catch-up" immunization at any subsequent visit when indicated and feasible. The Hep B, MMR, and VAR vaccines noted in the 11-12 year range indicate vaccines to be given if previously recommended doses were missed or given earlier than the recommended minimum age.

Hepatitis B:

  • Dose #1 - birth to 2 months
  • Dose #2 - 1 to 4 months
  • Dose #3 - 6 to 18 months
  • "catch-up" dose - 11 to 12 years

Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis:
  • Dose #1 - 2 months
  • Dose #2 - 4 months
  • Dose #3 - 6 months
  • Dose #4 - 15 to 18 months
  • Dose #5 - 4 to 6 years

Td:
  • 11 to 18 years

Haemophilus Influenzae Type b:
  • Dose #1 - 2 months
  • Dose #2 - 4 months
  • Dose #3 - 6 months
  • Dose # 4 - 12 to 15 months
    Inactivated Polio:
    • IPV #1 - 2 months
    • IPV #2 - 4 months
    • IPV #3 - 6 to 18 months
    • IPV #4 - 4 to 6 years

    Pneumococcal Conjugate:
    • Dose #1 - 2 months
    • Dose #2 - 4 months
    • Dose #3 - 6 months
    • Dose #4 - 12 to 15 months

    Measles, Mumps, Rubella:
    • Dose #1 - 12 to 15 months
    • Dose #2 - 4 to 6 years
    • "catch-up" dose - 11-12 years

    Varicella:
    • Dose #1 - 12 to 18 months
    • "catch-up" dose - 11-12 years


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    Approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The above information is presented for educational purposes only, and it is not a substitute for informed advice or training. Please do not use this information to diagnose or treat any problems without consulting a qualified professional.


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