US Medical Term · maternity
Childhood Vaccines
Vacunas infantiles
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Childhood Vaccines |
| Spanish (Español) | Vacunas infantiles |
| Chinese (中文) | 兒童疫苗 |
| Korean (한국어) | 어린이 백신 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Vắc-xin trẻ em |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Mga bakuna para sa bata |
| Portuguese (Português) | Vacinas infantis |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | วัคซีนสำหรับเด็ก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 小児ワクチン |
What it means
Childhood vaccines are shots given to babies and children to protect them from serious infectious diseases by training the immune system to recognize and fight specific germs. In the US, routine childhood vaccines protect against 16 diseases including measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, polio, meningitis, and hepatitis B. Vaccines are rigorously tested for safety and effectiveness before approval. Side effects are usually mild — a sore arm or low fever. Serious reactions are very rare. Following the CDC's recommended schedule is important because it protects children at the age they are most vulnerable to each disease.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Which childhood vaccines will my child receive at today's visit?
¿Qué vacunas infantiles recibirá mi hijo en la visita de hoy?
My child has a fever — is it safe to give vaccines today?
Mi hijo tiene fiebre — ¿es seguro administrar las vacunas hoy?
What are the most common side effects after childhood vaccines?
¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios más comunes después de las vacunas infantiles?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
Z23 Encounter for immunizationRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026