Which vaccination is recommended at 2 months of age?

At 2 months of age, the recommended vaccination is DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis). This vaccine is part of the standard immunization schedule and is important for protecting infants against serious illnesses caused by these bacteria. Diphtheria can cause severe respiratory issues, tetanus can lead to muscle stiffness and spasms, and pertussis (whooping cough) is particularly dangerous for young infants, potentially leading to severe respiratory complications.

The other vaccinations on the list are indeed important but are administered at different ages. The MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, is not given until 12-15 months of age. Hepatitis B is usually administered at birth and then again at 1-2 months, but the first dose does not align exclusively with the 2-month mark. The polio vaccine (IPV) is administered at 2 months but is not the only key vaccine given at this age. Thus, while polio vaccination is also part of the schedule, DTaP is specifically emphasized at the 2-month visit.