What ages do people need to get shots at?

Answer 1

* In the US, a normal healthy infant would receive a Hepatitis B before leaving the hospital.

* There will be vaccines on schedule at 2, 4, 6 month. There will be more after one year, then 4, then around 11 yo. I did not include the recommended annual flu vaccine for everybody, which start after 6 month old for infant.

* In the US the requirement only applies to those intending to take their child into public schools. In that case it can happen at any time before school admissions.

In Canada, for example, if you have vaccinations too early they won't be valid and will need to be repeated. Even they have a push for some vaccines as early as 2 months, but many parents in both the US and Canada choose to wait until the age of 2 before starting vaccinations. If a mother breast feeds her child until teething any immunity she has would be conferred on the child until about 2 years making it completely safe to wait. (Passively Acquired Immunity)

The problem with waiting is the number of vaccinations they want your child to have. If you follow the American schedule your child will have about 20 shots by the age of 2 and still won't be done, meaning your child will need more frequent shots to get them in time to go to school if you wait. Many parents make the choice to never vaccinate, citing cases of contamination.

If you obtain a religious exception your child can go to public school without vaccinating, however, be aware that in the case of an epidemic a school can without your knowledge or consent vaccinate your child. Though some areas will allow your child to be temporarily removed from public schooling instead. It is, to put is simply, far too involved to give you one answer. There are many options and you.

Answer 2

Infants under six months old can not be vaccinated due to their immature immune systems. Some types of flu vaccines have different age requirements. The flu mist vaccines, for example, are not for use by children under 2. See the related questions below for more information and consult with your child's pediatrician for the schedule of their childhood vaccinations.

Answer 3

Most flu shots can be given after a baby has reached six months old.

Answer 4

It entirely depends on what vaccine. Most children begin getting vaccinated by one years old.

Answer 5

As early as 6 months for high risk babies but the first dose is normally given between 12 and 24 months Per the CDC. Second dose is recommended from 4 to 6 years.