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Missed Vaccinations

My child has missed some of her vaccinations.  In fact, the time when she was supposed to get them passed long ago.  Do we have to start all over again at the beginning?

No. If a particular immunization such as the diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis or hepatitis B vaccine is given in a series of doses and your child has missed one or more of them, just pick up where you’ve left off. The vaccines she has already received still count. At the next doctor’s visit, she can restart her childhood vaccinations until she’s caught up.

Last Updated
11/2/2009
Source
Adapted from Immunizations and Infectious Diseases: An Informed Parent's Guide (Copyright © 2006 American Academy of Pediatrics) and updated 2012
The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
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