Vaccine Information
Suggested Primary Immunization Schedule [pdf]
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2
mos |
4
mos |
6
mos |
9
mos |
12 mos |
15 mos |
18 mos |
24
mos |
| ADPT |
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X |
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| HIB |
X |
X |
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X |
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| Pediarix* |
X |
X |
X |
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| MMR |
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X |
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| Varivax |
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X |
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| Prevnar |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
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| Hepatitis A |
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X |
X |
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Shots that are required for daycare / school entry are listed in green.
Recommened Vaccine Schedule for Older Children [pdf]
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4 yr |
5 yr |
6 yr |
9 yr |
12 yr |
15 yr |
18 yr |
21 yr |
| MMR |
X |
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| Varivax |
X |
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| A-DPT |
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X |
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| Polio |
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X |
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| Boostrix A |
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X |
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| Gardasil |
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X |
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| Menactra |
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X |
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Shots that are required for school entry are listed in green.
Guide to abbreviations:
- ADPT (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular
pertussis)
- HIB (H. Influenzae Type B)
- MMR (measles, mumps,
rubella)
- Pediarix (ADPT + Polio + hepatitis B)
- Prevnar (pneumococcal meningitis, pneumonia)
- Varivax (chicken
pox)
Reducing Vaccine Pain & Fever
Although our group has switched
to Pediarix -- a three-in-one vaccine that saves
children up to six injections, we’re still
left with 15 shots in the primary series. What
can parents do? One helpful measure is do give
acetaminophen (eg Tylenol ) about a half-hour before
your visit. Infants six months and up could
receive ibuprofen (eg Motrin). This dosing can
be continued for the 24 hour period following the
vaccines. For dosing, see chart below:
Weight |
Acetaminophen |
Ibuprofen |
7 lbs |
40 mg |
|
12 lbs |
80 mg |
50 mg |
17 lbs |
120 mg |
75 mg |
23 lbs |
160 mg |
100 mg |
35 lbs |
240 mg |
150 mg |
In addition, there are some topical options. The most effective are creams that are applied 30 to 60 minutes prior to the vaccines. One is called EMLA. It is available by prescription. The other is called LMX 4%. This one works a little faster, and is available in our office for a modest fee.
