Well baby care
- Find a health care provider for your baby.
- Take your baby for regular checkups, even if he’s not sick.
- Keep baby healthy by making sure she gets her vaccinations.
What is pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs caused by bacteria or viruses.Pneumonia can cause coughing, shortness of breath and chest pain. You can catch it from another person, even if he doesn’t look or feel sick.
Several vaccines can protect you from pneumonia by preventing infection from certain bacteria or viruses. One vaccine that protects against pneumonia is pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV). Your baby gets the PCV vaccine in four doses: at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and between 12 and 15 months.
Other vaccines that help protect against pneumonia include:
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Influenza (flu)
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
- Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP for children and Tdap for adults)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
If you’re thinking about getting pregnant and are at risk for pneumonia, your provider may recommend that you get vaccinated before pregnancy. Talk to your provider if you think you may be at risk for pneumonia.
