Immunizations
Immunizations are extremely effective in preventing death and permanent disability. We are happy to discuss any questions and concerns you may have about immunizations; however, we strongly advise that children receive all recommended immunizations:
Recommended Immunization Schedule
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Vaccine
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Birth
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1 mth
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2 mth
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4 mth
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6 mth
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9 mth
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12 mth
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15 mth
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18 mth
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19-23 mth
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2-3 yr
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4-6 yr
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7-10 yr
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11-12 yr
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13-15 yr
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16-18yr
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Hepatitis B
(Hep B)
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1st dose
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2nd dose
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3rd dose
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Rotavirus
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1st dose
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2nd dose
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3rd dose
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Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis (DTaP)
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1st dose
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2nd dose
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3rd dose
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4th dose
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5th dose
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Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)
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1st dose
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2nd dose
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3rd and/or 4th dose
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Pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar or PCV13)
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1st dose
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2nd dose
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3rd dose
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4th dose
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Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
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1st dose
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2nd dose
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3rd dose
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4th dose
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Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
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1st dose
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2nd dose
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Varicella (Chickenpox)
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1st dose
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2nd dose
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Hepatitis A
(Hep A)
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1st dose
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2nd dose
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Human papillomavirus (HPV)
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3 dose series
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Meningococcal
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1st dose
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Booster Dose
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Tetanus, diphtheria, & acellular pertussis (Tdap)
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1st dose
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Influenza
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Annually
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