According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) all children must be vaccinated against certain diseases; the State’s requirement are as follows: Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP) Five doses: • 3 doses by seven months of age • 1 booster by 19 months of age • 2nd booster on or after the fourth birthday and before starting school. If the first booster was given on or after the fourth birthday, the 5th dose isn’t required. Hepatitis B (Hep B) Three doses: • 1 by three months of age • 2nd dose by five months of age • 3rd dose by 19 months of age Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Three or four doses: • by 16 months of age, depending on the vaccine used. • 2 or 3 doses before seven months of age • booster dose of any type between 12 months and 16 months of age. NOTE: As there are various different brands (and requirements) of the Hib vaccine, parents should speak with their healthcare provider about the vaccine to be used and their child’s specific schedule. Measles (MMR) Two doses - a minimum of 4 weeks apart. • 1st dose between 12 and 16 months of age • 2nd dose before starting school Mumps (MMR) Two doses • 1st dose between 12 and 16 months of age • 2nd dose before starting school, college or university Rubella (MMR) One dose between 12 and 16 months of age Poliomyelitis (polio) Four doses: • 2 doses by five months of age • 3rd dose by 19 months of age • booster dose on or after the fourth birthday and before starting school. The 4th dose is not required if the third dose was given on or after the fourth birthday. Pneumococcal (PCV) Four doses • 3 doses by seven months of age • booster dose between 12 and 15 months of age. Children over the age of 5 are not required to have the pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine. Varicella (Var) Two doses - a minimum of 4 weeks apart. • 1st dose between 12 and 19 months of age • 2nd dose before starting school Please see the NCDHHS website for more detailed information. If you would like to know more about vaccines for adults and children, contact Rocky Mount Family Medical Center today!  We provide primary care services to promote health and wellness including ancillary services, diabetic services, employer services, family services, men’s health care, pediatric services, women’s health care and much more! For more information, call us or schedule an appointment online! We are conveniently located at 804 English Road, Suite 100 Rocky Mount, NC 27804. We serve patients from Rocky Mount NC, Nashville NC, Westry NC, Dortches NC, Red Oak NC, and Sharpsburg NC.