Im about to take my baby in for her first vaccinations at 2 months.?
At two months, the CDC recommends DTP, rotavirus, Hib, pneumonia, and polio. The second dose of HepatitisB should also be delivered somewhere in this time period. If the child didn’t get the first HepB shot in the delivery room, it’s past time to start. Of these, the really important ones are DTP, HepB, and Polio. These are the ones that will protect your child for life, and you should keep on schedule with them. The other vaccines prevent common childhood diseases that have the potential to make big problems (pneumonia, meningitis, and stomach bugs). These could be spaced out a bit, but it’s difficult to do. Most of these vaccines require a three-dose series, and should typically be completed before six months of age. Of course, the best thing to do is to work up an immunization plan with your doctor. It may involve delaying some immunizations to the 6-12 month range, or making an visit every month instead of every two months. Good luck.
