IM Inj in anterolateral aspect of thigh in infants & deltoid muscle of upper arm in toddlers & childn. Administer at 4-dose series:
Childn who have not received the vaccine Toddler 24 mth to 5 yr One 0.5 mL dose,
12-23 mth two 0.5 mL doses at least 2 mth apart,
infant 7-11 mth three 0.5 mL doses (1st 2 doses at least 2 mth apart, 3rd dose after 1-yr birthday, separated from 2nd dose by at least 2 mth).
Infant 3 mth Dose 1, 2, & 3: Administer at 3, 4, & 5 mth of age, respectively. Recommended dosing interval: 4 wk. Dose 4: Administer at approx 12-15 mth of age;
2 mth Dose 1: May be given as early as 6 wk of age; Dose 2: Administer at 4 mth; Dose 3: Administer at 6 mth. Recommended dosing interval: 8 wk. Dose 4: Administer at approx 12-15 mth of age.
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