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Pneumococcal vaccine. Many deaths from pneumococcal disease in the United States occur among older people. 83 The CDC recommends 2 pneumococcal vaccines, which should be given at different times, for adults 65 years of age or older. 86. Tetanus is a serious disease caused by bacteria. The actual disease is caused when the bacteria release a toxin, or poison, into a person's body. •. Tetanus gets into the body through cuts or wounds. •. Tetanus can cause extremely painful muscle cramps all over the body. DTaP is approved for children under age 7. Tdap, which has a reduced dose of the diphtheria and pertussis vaccines, is approved for adolescents starting at age 11 and adults ages 19 to 64. It is often called a booster dose because it boosts the immunity that wanes from vaccines given at ages 4 to 6. Immunity wears off over time. So, the current recommendation is that everyone needs a booster shot for tetanus and diphtheria every 10 years after first being immunized. IMM 702 Quick Reference Guide #702 - Vaccine Age Limits by Licensure in the United States Updated 4-29-2014 Note: These are the age limits by FDA licensure, not necessarily the ages recommended by the ACIP. In the most common form of tetanus, the first sign is spasm of the jaw muscles, followed by stiffness of the neck, and difficulty in swallowing. •. Tetanus lives in the soil, so a child who plays outside can get infected even from a small injury. Tetanus Vaccine Schedule. All children should get 5 doses of DTaP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) vaccine, beginning when they're 2 months old. If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, make sure they get the next dose as soon as possible. In this article. DTaP is a vaccine that helps children younger than age 7 develop immunity to three deadly diseases caused by bacteria: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis). Tdap is a booster immunization given at age 11 that offers continued protection from those diseases for adolescents and adults. Teens ages 13 through 18 who haven't gotten the Tdap vaccine yet should get a dose, followed by a booster of tetanus and diphtheria (Td) every 10 years. Diphtheria vaccination. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection spread though close contact, sneezing, and coughing. The CDC recommends that all eligible adults, including seniors, get a Td booster for tetanus and diphtheria every 10 years. 85. RotaTeq, 24 wks. Rotarix Varicella (Varivax) 1 year No upper limit Zoster-Shingles (Zostavax) 50 years No upper limit * Minimum Age is the earliest age at which the vaccine can be administered according to the vaccine’s licensure.
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