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Childhood Immunization Index

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Immunizations, also called vaccinations, are a set of shots given to infants and children at different ages to help keep them from developing dangerous childhood diseases. Click on the links below to learn more about childhood immunizations.

Overview of Immunizations

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

Polio (IPV)

Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib)

Hepatitis B (HBV)

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Pneumococcus

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