Immunizations: Missed doses?

At three months of age, your infant does not need additional immunizations. However, if he or she did not receive the two month immunizations, they should begin now.

Missed doses in an immunization series need only be given at the next available opportunity. It is not necessary to start the series over again.

Schedules, fact sheets and records

The federal and state governments provide schedules and fact sheets about childhood immunizations. Your health care provider should explain these schedules and give you a fact sheet about each immunization. Read this information thoroughly before your child is immunized.

These resources can help you keep informed about your child's immunization needs:

• Recommended immunization schedules from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Vaccine information statements by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Immunization information by the Minnesota Department of Health

Your doctor will maintain a record of your child's immunizations. But you should keep a separate record of them. This will be especially helpful if you move or switch clinics and will be needed when your child starts school.

Related Links

Immunization record worksheet (requires Adobe Reader)

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First published: 05/07/2001
Last updated: 05/26/2006

Reviewed by: Robert Segal, MD, associate vice chief, pediatrics, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota