children’s immunizations Vaccinations given to children. In the US, it is currently recommended that all children receive vaccination against the following unless the child has special circumstances, such as a compromised immune system or a neurological disorder: Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough), as separate vaccinations or in combination as DPT; Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB); Hepatitis B; Measles, mumps, and rubella (Germanmeasles), as separate vaccinations or in combination as MMR; Pneumococcal infections; Poliovirus; Tetanus (lockjaw); Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).