Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program

The Norwalk Health Department's Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program works with medical clinics and physician offices to ensure that all area children receive age appropriate immunizations by their second birthday. The program also provides education and develops initiatives to promote recommended vaccinations for older children and adults.

In addition to promoting and educating medical providers and the community about life-saving vaccines, the IAP staff act as the state representatives for CT's Immunization Information System, CT WiZ, a state program that requires physicians to report all childhood vaccines



Immunization Record

The following chart shows acceptable age ranges for various immunization shots. Ask your healthcare provider for additional information concerning immunization schedules.

Child's Age Recommended Immunization
Birth to 2 months Hep B (Hepatitis B)
1 to 4 months Hep B (Hepatitis B)
2 months DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis); Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b); Polio; PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine); Rotavirus
4 months DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis); Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b); Polio; PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine); Rotavirus
6 months DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis); Polio; PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine); Rotavirus
6 to 18 months Hep B (Hepatitis B)
12 to 15 months Hep A (Hepatitis A); Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b); MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella); PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine); Varicella (chicken pox)
15 to 18 months DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis)
18 months Hep A (Hepatitis A)
Before starting school
(4 to 6 years old)
MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) - required for school entry; DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis); Polio; Varicella (chicken pox)
11 to 12 years old Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis); MCV (meningococcal conjugate vaccine); HPV (human papillomavirus virus) (2-dose series). Catch-up on vaccines if not received earlier in childhood: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella); Varicella (chicken pox); Polio
13 to 18 years old Catch up on vaccines if not given earlier: Tdap; MCV dose 1; HPV; Polio; MMR; Varicella; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis A; booster dose of MCV at 16-18 years of age; Meningitis B (2-dose series) 
6 months to 18 years old Influenza vaccine during flu season (September to March)