Immunizations
Mack and Poole Pediatrics follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). For information about these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm
Our Current Vaccine Schedule
2 month: Dtap/IPV/Hep B, Hib, Prevnar 13, Rotavirus
4 month: Dtap/IPV/Hep B, Hib, Prevnar 13, Rotavirus
6 month: Dtap/IPV/Hep B, Hib, Prevnar 13, Rotavirus
9 month: NO VACCINES
12 month: MMR, Varicella, Prevnar 13, and Hemoglobin
15 month: Hib, Hep A
18 month: Dtap
2 year: Hep A
3 year: NO VACCINES
4 year: IPV, Dtap, MMR, Varicella
5 year: REQUIRED Kindergarten Entry Exam;
No vaccines unless not received at age 4 years.
6 - 8 years: Yearly well child exam
9 – 10 year: Hep A, HPV
11 year: Tdap, Menactra, Varicella, Hep A, HPV
REQUIRED Middle School Entry Exam
12-15 year: Hep A, HPV, Varicella
16-18 year: Menactra #2 (booster every 5 years), Hep A, HPV
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.
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 A brief fact sheet on vaccines from the AAP