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Should We Wait To Have The Next Round Of Rabies Vaccines Shots?
Question: Both of my kids (ages 2 &5) had to go through the series of rabies vaccines ~ a month and a half ago as of this post (mid June). My 5 year old has to get his next round of childhood vaccines this month (August). My 2 year old has his next round of vaccines in September. My concern is, has enough time elapsed between these vaccines of it to be safe to take more? Should we wait to have the next round of shots? If so, how long?
Brief Answer:
No delay needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It's understandable that you're concerned about the timing of your children's vaccinations, especially after they have undergone a series of rabies vaccines. Here's some information to help address your concerns:
General Principles of Vaccination Timing
1. Spacing Between Vaccines: In general, vaccines can be administered even if your children have recently completed another vaccination series, such as rabies. The immune system is capable of handling multiple vaccines without interference.
2. Rabies Vaccine Series: The rabies vaccine is an inactivated vaccine, which means it does not contain live virus and generally has no long-term effects on the immune system's ability to respond to other vaccines.
Specific Guidelines for Your Children
1. 5-Year-Old:
- Next Round of Childhood Vaccines: Typically, at 5 years old, children receive vaccines such as DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella (chickenpox), and IPV (polio).
- Time Elapsed Since Rabies Vaccine: If the rabies vaccine series was completed a month and a half ago (mid-June), and the next round of childhood vaccines is due in August, there has been enough time for the body to handle new vaccines. It is generally safe to proceed as scheduled.
2. 2-Year-Old:
- Next Round of Vaccines: At 2 years old, children might be receiving additional doses of vaccines they previously started, such as MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A.
- Time Elapsed Since Rabies Vaccine: With the next round due in September, there will have been even more time (over two months) since the completion of the rabies vaccine series. This spacing is more than sufficient to safely receive the next set of vaccines.
Waiting Period
- Is a Delay Necessary?: In most cases, no additional waiting period is required between different types of vaccines. However, if there are specific health concerns or unusual reactions to previous vaccines, your pediatrician might suggest a tailored schedule.
Regards
No delay needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It's understandable that you're concerned about the timing of your children's vaccinations, especially after they have undergone a series of rabies vaccines. Here's some information to help address your concerns:
General Principles of Vaccination Timing
1. Spacing Between Vaccines: In general, vaccines can be administered even if your children have recently completed another vaccination series, such as rabies. The immune system is capable of handling multiple vaccines without interference.
2. Rabies Vaccine Series: The rabies vaccine is an inactivated vaccine, which means it does not contain live virus and generally has no long-term effects on the immune system's ability to respond to other vaccines.
Specific Guidelines for Your Children
1. 5-Year-Old:
- Next Round of Childhood Vaccines: Typically, at 5 years old, children receive vaccines such as DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella (chickenpox), and IPV (polio).
- Time Elapsed Since Rabies Vaccine: If the rabies vaccine series was completed a month and a half ago (mid-June), and the next round of childhood vaccines is due in August, there has been enough time for the body to handle new vaccines. It is generally safe to proceed as scheduled.
2. 2-Year-Old:
- Next Round of Vaccines: At 2 years old, children might be receiving additional doses of vaccines they previously started, such as MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A.
- Time Elapsed Since Rabies Vaccine: With the next round due in September, there will have been even more time (over two months) since the completion of the rabies vaccine series. This spacing is more than sufficient to safely receive the next set of vaccines.
Waiting Period
- Is a Delay Necessary?: In most cases, no additional waiting period is required between different types of vaccines. However, if there are specific health concerns or unusual reactions to previous vaccines, your pediatrician might suggest a tailored schedule.
Regards
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