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.
Routine Visit Schedule and Recommended Vaccines and Tests
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Birth |
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1 month |
No routine vaccines or tests |
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2 months* |
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4 months* |
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6 months* |
DTap, Hep B, Hib, IPV, PCV-13, and Rotavirus vaccines, hearing & vision test |
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9 months |
No routine vaccines or tests |
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12 months |
Hep A & MMR vaccines, anemia & lead screening, hearing & vision tests, fluoride varnish |
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15 months |
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18 months |
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2 years |
Hep A vaccine, anemia & lead screening, hearing & vision tests, fluoride varnish |
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3 years |
Anemia & lead screening, hearing & vision tests, fluoride varnish |
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4 years* |
DTap & IPV vaccines, hearing & vision tests, fluoride varnish |
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5 years* |
MMR & Varicella vaccines, hearing & vision tests, fluoride varnish |
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6 years |
Hearing & vision test |
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7 years |
Hearing & vision tests |
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8 years |
Hearing & vision tests |
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9 years |
Hearing & vision tests |
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10 years |
Routine cholesterol screen, hearing & vision tests |
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11 years |
Tdap & Meningococcal vaccines, HPV** vaccine offered, hearing & vision tests |
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12 years |
HPV** vaccine offered, hearing & vision tests |
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13 years |
Hearing & vision tests |
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14 years |
Hearing & vision tests |
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15 years |
Hearing & vision tests, routine urinalysis |
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16 years |
Hearing & vision tests, routine urinalysis |
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17 years |
Meningococcal vaccine, routine cholesterol screen, hearing & vision tests, routine urinalysis |
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18 years |
Hearing & vision tests, routine urinalysis |
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19 – 26 years |
Hearing & vision tests, routine urinalysis |
*Some vaccines are given in a combined formulation to reduce the number of actual injections.
** HPV vaccine is a 3-dose series, with the 2nd and 3rd doses given 2 months and 6 months after the initial dose. We begin to offer this vaccine at age 11 years.
During flu season, the flu vaccine is offered at all well-visits age 6 months and older.
Physical Exams
The well-child visits are an opportunity to raise questions and concerns about your child’s development, behavior and general well-being. NAP strongly believes in preventative screenings.
Vaccine Abbreviations
DTaP = Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis vaccine
Flu = Influenza vaccine
Hep A = Hepatitis A vaccine
Hep B = Hepatitis B vaccine
Hib = Haemophilus Influenzae B vaccine
HPV = Human Papillomavirus (Gardasil) vaccine
IPV = Polio vaccine
Kinrix = combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Polio vaccines
Meningococcal = Meningitis (Menactra) vaccine
MMR = Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine
PCV-13 = Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine
Pediarix = combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Polio vaccines
Pentacel = combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus Influenzae B and Polio vaccines
Tdap = Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis vaccine
Varicella = Chicken Pox vaccine
Vaccine information sheets about each recommended vaccine are available in every examination room at the office as well as on our website.
Resources
Vaccine Safety: The Facts A brief fact sheet on vaccines from the AAP
