What kind of shots does a 2 month old get?
At 1 to 2 months, your baby should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases: Hepatitis B (HepB) (2nd dose) Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (1st dose) Haemophilus influenzae type b disease (Hib) (1st dose)
How many shots does a 2 month old get?
Your baby receives their first vaccine for HepB shortly after they’re born. At 2 months old, they receive a booster shot. The final dose comes somewhere between 6 and 18 months .
Which type of vaccine is given to infants?
Birth to 15 Months
Vaccine | 2 mos | 4 mos |
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Hepatitis B (HepB) | ←2nd dose→ | |
Rotavirus (RV) RV1 (2-dose series); RV5 (3-dose series) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |
Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis (DTaP: <7 yrs) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |
Is it OK to give 2 month old Tylenol after shots?
Offer Acetaminophen If your little one is inconsolable after her vaccinations, give her a dose of acetaminophen (try infant Tylenol). However, don’t give it to your baby beforehand in an effort to head off her agony.
When should I give my 2 month old Tylenol after shots?
If your baby seems remarkably fussy, uncomfortable or has a high fever (over 103ºF) after shots, consider using Tylenol. If your baby or child has a low-grade temperature (100-101 ºF) after shots, avoid using Tylenol as it may interfere with the immune response. Fever is “normal” but unsettling.
How much Tylenol do I give my 2 month old after shots?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Information
Weight | Age | Infant Oral Suspension: Concentration 5 mL = 160mg |
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6-11 pounds | 0-3 months only to be given if directed by a health care professional (see above) | |
12-17 pounds | 4-11 months | 2.5 mL |
18-23 pounds | 12-23 months | 3.75 mL |
24-35 pounds | 2-3 years | 5 mL |
Can I let my 2-month-old sleep through the night?
Infants can more easily be trained to sleep through the night at 2 months old, some doctors say. Most pediatricians recommend 4 to 6 months of age. Allowing a baby to cry for more than an hour or two at night isn’t harmful, sleep experts say, though most babies won’t cry that long.