Which vaccines are typically administered at the 2-month well-child visit?

Which vaccines are typically administered at the 2-month well-child visit?

• A. DTaP, Hib, PCV13, IPV, RV, and hepatitis B (second dose)
• B. MMR and Varicella vaccines
• C. Hepatitis A and influenza vaccines
• D. Influenza vaccine alone

Answer: (A)

Infants begin the primary vaccination series around 2 months because this is when the immune system is ready to respond to several vaccines and the risk of exposure starts early. At this visit, the vaccines commonly given in combination are the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV), rotavirus (RV), and the second dose of hepatitis B. Each protects against specific diseases: DTaP guards against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis; Hib prevents Hib meningitis and pneumonia; PCV13 covers pneumococcal diseases; IPV prevents polio; Rotavirus reduces severe gastroenteritis; the hepatitis B dose reinforces immunity begun at birth. Other vaccines listed aren’t given at this visit—MMR and Varicella are for about 12 months and older, Hepatitis A starts around 12 months, and influenza vaccine begins at 6 months of age (and annually thereafter).

Infants begin the primary vaccination series around 2 months because this is when the immune system is ready to respond to several vaccines and the risk of exposure starts early. At this visit, the vaccines commonly given in combination are the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV), rotavirus (RV), and the second dose of hepatitis B. Each protects against specific diseases: DTaP guards against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis; Hib prevents Hib meningitis and pneumonia; PCV13 covers pneumococcal diseases; IPV prevents polio; Rotavirus reduces severe gastroenteritis; the hepatitis B dose reinforces immunity begun at birth. Other vaccines listed aren’t given at this visit—MMR and Varicella are for about 12 months and older, Hepatitis A starts around 12 months, and influenza vaccine begins at 6 months of age (and annually thereafter).