Immunization Program
Child immunizations
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Public Health clinics provide routine immunizations for children 6 weeks through 18 years of age through the public-funded "Vaccines For Children" program.
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DTaP contains diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis vaccines. Pediatric DT contains diphtheria and tetanus without the pertussis components. Both vaccines are given to children age 6 weeks through 6 years. Adult Td contains tetanus and a smaller amount of diphtheria than the pediatric version and is used for children age 7 years through adulthood
Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
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Meningococcal vaccine is not a routine vaccine for children, but may be recommended for college students who live on campus because of a recent study showing a three times greater risk of meningococcal disease in this group.
MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
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Other child immunization links
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Plain Talk About Child Immunizations
Facts about childhood immunization; vaccine preventable disease, vaccine safety, the immune system and how vaccines work, legal requirements, and more.
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Disease Fact Sheets
Facts and FAQs about reportable diseases in Washington State including publications and reports.
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