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.

Office Visit Immunizations received In hospital Hepatitis B 2 months Pediarix, Hib, Prevnar,Rotateq 4 months Pediarix, Hib, Prevnar,Rotateq 6 months Pediarix, Hib,Prevnar, Rotateq 9 months No shots 12 months Hep A 15 months ProQuad, Prevnar 18 months DTaP – Hib combo 2 years Hep A 4 or 5 years IPV, DTaP, MMR, Varivax 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, years Varivax if booster dose not yet given 11, 12, 15 or college... TdaP, Menactra, HPV Flu: Given annually;  Recommended for all children ages 6 months to 59 months, and all medically high risk patients

Glossary of terms:

Hep B Hepatitis B vaccine Pediarix: Dtap & IPV & Hep B combination vaccine DTap Diphtheria, acellular pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus vaccine Prevnar Pneumococcal vaccine Hib Hemophilus influenzae type B vaccine IPV Inactivated polio vaccine (protects against paralytic polio) Hep A Hepatitis A vaccine MMR Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine Varivax Chicken Pox vaccine Menactra  Meningitis vaccine TdaP Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine HPV Human Papilloma virus vaccine (series of 3 shots, spaced at designated intervals) Rotateq Rotavirus vaccine Flu Influenza vaccine, administered annually