Subtitle Forum: Necessary Two Month Vaccines
Vaccines are important for the prevention of many diseases in children. Vaccines protect children from illnesses that can cause serious problems, including disability and death. It is recommended that children receive certain vaccines at two months of age. These vaccines help protect against diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (also known as whooping cough), polio, rotavirus, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), and pneumococcal diseases.
Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that can cause difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and death. It is spread through coughing or sneezing, or by contact with an infected person or object. The diphtheria vaccine is given as part of the combination vaccine DTaP.
Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause muscle spasms and can lead to death. It is spread through contact with the dirt or soil that contains the bacteria. The tetanus vaccine is given as part of the combination vaccine DTaP.
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a contagious bacterial infection that can cause severe coughing and can lead to pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and death. It is spread through coughing or sneezing, or by contact with an infected person or object. The pertussis vaccine is given as part of the combination vaccine DTaP.
Polio is a virus that can cause paralysis and death. It is spread through contact with the stool of an infected person. The polio vaccine is given as part of the combination vaccine IPV.
Rotavirus is a virus that can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and dehydration. It is spread through contact with the stool of an infected person. The rotavirus vaccine is given as part of the combination vaccine RV.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacterial infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia, and other serious illnesses. It is spread through contact with the saliva or nose mucus of an infected person. The Hib vaccine is given as part of the combination vaccine Hib.
Pneumococcal diseases are bacterial infections that can cause meningitis, pneumonia, ear infections, and other illnesses. It is spread through contact with the saliva or nose mucus of an infected person. The pneumococcal vaccine is given as part of the combination vaccine PCV.
It is important to make sure that your child is up to date on all of their vaccines. If you have any questions or concerns about vaccines, talk to your child's doctor.