Shots (Immunizations)
MO HealthNet Health and Wellness Program wants to help your child grow up healthy
and happy. These services include shots (immunizations).
Shots are one of the best ways to help your child stay healthy. Shots help protect
your child from many dangerous diseases, such as whooping cough (pertussis) and
measles.
Your child will receive shots as part of a
well-child checkup with his or her provider. Your child should receive the
following shots at these ages:
|
Age
|
Shot (Immunization) |
|
Birth |
Hep B* |
|
2 months |
DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV, Rota,Hep B |
|
4 months |
DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV, Rota,Hep B* |
|
6 months |
Hep B, DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV, Rota |
|
12 months |
Hib, PCV, MMR, Varicella, Hep A, DTap |
|
18 months |
Hep A |
|
4-6 years |
DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella |
|
11-12 years |
Tdap or Td, MCV, HPV (3 doses – for females only) |
|
13-18 years |
Tdap or Td, MCV, HPV Series
|
Every year
*If birth dose of Hep B is given, the 4 month does may be omitted |
Influenza (after 6 months) |
You can call your child’s provider to find out if your child is due for shots.
Use this
immunization record.
For additional information, visit the
National Immunization Program Website.