Immunization Schedule

Elmwood Pediatric Group follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Because Elmwood Pediatrics is committed to quality health care, we believe strongly in the safety, effectiveness, and the importance of these vaccines. For descriptions of these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please scroll down below. Parents concerned about the safety of these vaccines are strongly encouraged to consult the following web sites: www.cdc.gov, www.immunizationinfo.org, www.vaccinesafety.edu, or www.immunize.org. Please note that the immunization schedule is subject to change when the American Academy of Pediatrics updates its recommendations. Elmwood Pediatric Group  will inform you of these changes as they occur.

Well Visits and Immunizations for the First Two Years

Age Vaccines Newborn/In hospital Hepatitis B 0-1 Weeks None 6-8 Weeks Pentacel, Prevnar, RotaTeq, Hep B 4 months Pentacel, Prevnar, RotaTeq 6 months Pentacel, Prevnar, RotaTeq, Hep B 9 months None 12 months Hep A (Hep B if birth dose missed) 15 months Pneumo, MMR, Varivax 18 months Pentacel, Hep A

Glossary of terms:

Pentacel DtaP, IPV and Hib Hep B Hepatitis B vaccine DTap Diphtheria, acellular pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus vaccine Hib Hemophilus influenzae type B vaccine IPV Inactivated polio vaccine MMR Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine Varivax Chicken Pox vaccine Pneumo  Pneumococcal vaccine Hep A Hepatitis A vaccine Rotateq Rotavirus vaccine

*Note - Influenza vaccine is recommended for all children ages 6-59 months and is available in the fall only.