Piedmont HealthCare Pediatrics follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). For information about these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visithttp://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm.
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visitwww.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.
Piedmont Healthcare Pediatrics Recommended Immunization Schedule
At 2 months of age: Rotarix, Pediarix, PedvaxHIB and Prevnar
At 4 months of age: Rotarix, Pediarix, PedvaxHIB and Prevnar
At 6 months of age: Pediarix and Prevnar
At 12 months of age: MMR, Varicella and Hep A
At 15 months of age: Pentacel and Prevnar
At 18 months of age: Hep A
At 4 or 5 years old: Kinrix and Proquad
At 11 years of age: TDaP and Meningococcal
**Please be aware that the 15 month and 18 month shot schedule may vary slightly, depending on which physician you see and/or vaccine availability.**
PEDIARIX®
[Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Hepatitis B (Recombinant) and Inactivated Poliov
M-M-R® II
(Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Virus Vaccine Live)
ProQuad®
Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella Virus Vaccine Live Lyophilized Preparation for Subcutaneous Injection
KINRIX™ (diptheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed and inactivated poliovirus vaccine)
(Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed and Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine)
Pentacel
(Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Inactivated Poliovirus and Haemophilus b Conjugate (Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate) Vaccine
Dosing Charts
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