Immunizations
Our Vaccine Philosophy
Our practice believes that all children should receive the recommended vaccines according to the guidelines provided by the AAP and the CDC. Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing diseases and health complications in children and young adults. Regular vaccinations help children ward off infections, and are one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.
We are happy to discuss your concerns about vaccines at your child's next visit.
Recommended Immunization Schedule
| AGE | VACCINATION | SCREENING |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | Hep B | Newborn Screen |
| 2 Months | DTaP/IPV/HIB; Hep B; PCV-13; Rota | |
| 4 Months | DTaP/IPV/HIB; PCV-13; Rota | |
| 6 Months | DTaP/IPV/HIB; Hep B; PCV-13; Rota | |
| 9 Months | OAE hearing test | |
| 12 Months | Hep A | Anemia and lead screening; OAE |
| 15 Months | PCV-13; MMR; Varicella | |
| 18 Months | DTaP/IPV/HIB | |
| 2 Years | Hep A | Anemia and lead screening; OAE |
| 3 Years | Anemia and lead screening; OAE*; vision testing* | |
| 4 Years | DTaP; IPV | |
| 5 Years | MMR; Varicella | |
| 12 Years | TdaP; MCV-4; HPV series** | |
| 18 Years | MCV-4*** | |
| Seasonal |
Flu Shot (Influenza) or Flumist |
AGE: Birth
VACCINATION: Hep B
SCREENING: Newborn Screen
AGE: 2 Months
VACCINATION: DTaP/IPV/HIB; PCV-13; Rota
SCREENING: n/a
AGE: 4 Months
VACCINATION: DTaP/IPV/HIB; Hep B; PCV-13; Rota
SCREENING: n/a
AGE: 6 Months
VACCINATION: DTaP/IPV/HIB; Hep B; PCV-13; Rota
SCREENING: n/a
AGE: 9 Months
VACCINATION: n/a
SCREENING: OAE hearing test
AGE: 12 Months
VACCINATION: Hep A
SCREENING: Anemia and lead screening; OAE
AGE: 15 Months
VACCINATION: PCV-13; MMR; Varicella
SCREENING: n/a
AGE: 18 Months
VACCINATION: DTaP/IPV/HIB
SCREENING: n/a
AGE: 2 Years
VACCINATION: Hep A
SCREENING: Anemia and lead screening; OAE
AGE: 3 Years
VACCINATION: n/a
SCREENING: Anemia and lead screening; OAE
AGE: 4 Years
VACCINATION: DTaP; IPV
SCREENING: n/a
AGE: 5 Years
VACCINATION: MMR; Varicella
SCREENING: n/a
AGE: 12 Years
VACCINATION: TdaP; MCV-4; HPV series**
SCREENING: n/a
AGE: 18 Years
VACCINATION: MCV-4***
SCREENING: n/a
Seasonal
VACCINATION: Flu Shot (Influenza) or Flumist
* Vision and hearing screenings are done at annual physicals thereafter.
** The HPV series is now recommended for both boys and girls begininng at age 11 to 12 years. 12/2011.
*** A booster dose of MCV-4 (Menactra) is now recommended for all college bound high school seniors. 12/2011
Resources
Vaccine Safety: The Facts A brief fact sheet on vaccines from the AAP
