Pedi Med Center follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). For information about these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/
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 administered as 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.
Well-Child Visits:
To keep your children healthy, it is important to schedule regular checkups. We recommend calling 2-3 month(s) in advance in order to choose the best date to fit for your scheduling needs. To remain as part of our practice, your child is required to be seen yearly. Otherwise, you're not considered a patient and may have to return on the waiting list in order to reenter the practice. Below is our well-check guide along with when and what vaccines are given. Should you have questions, please call the office for further clarification.
Birth (Hep B)
One-Month-Old (First Hep B if not given at birth) 3-year-old 12-year-old
Two-Month-Old: Hep B, Pentacel, PCV-13, Rota Virus 4-year-old: MMRV, Quadracel 13-year-old
Four-Month-Old: Pentacel, PCV-13, Rota Virus 5-year-old 14-year-old
Six-Month-Old: Hep B, Pentacel, PCV-13, Rota Virus 6-year-old 15-year-old
Nine-Month-Old 7-year-old 16-year-old: MCV-4, Trumenba
Twelve-Month-Old: Hep A, MMRV, and Blood Work 8-year-old 17-year-old
Fifteen-Month-Old: Pentacel, PCV-13 9-year-old 18-year-old
Eighteen-Month-Old: Hep A 10-year-old
2-Year-Old 11-year-old: Tdap, MCV-4, HPV
Recommended Immunization Schedule
- 0-6 Years -Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years | 2011
- 7-18 Years-Schedule for Persons Aged 7 Through 18 Years | 2011
- Catch-up Schedule -Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind | 2011
Resources
Vaccine Safety: The Facts Safety facts on vaccines from the AAP