Vaccines
Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives.
At Ludlow Pediatrics, we support immunization as a safe and effective way to eradicate infectious diseases.
Please discuss any concerns about vaccines with your health care provider.
| VISIT |
VACCINE |
OTHER TESTS |
| 1 month |
None |
|
| 2 month |
Pentacel, Hep B, PCV7, Rotavirus |
|
| 4 month |
Pentacel, PCV7, Rotavirus |
|
| 6 month |
Pentacel, Hep B, PCV7, Rotavirus |
|
| 9 month |
None |
Vision screen |
| 12 month |
MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A |
Hemoglobin, Lead level |
| 15 month |
DTaP, PCV7 |
|
| 18 month |
Hepatitis A |
|
| 2 year |
|
Hemoglobin, Lead level |
| 3 year |
|
Hemoglobin, Lead level, Urinalysis |
| 4 year |
|
Vision, Hearing, Hemoglobin, Lead level, Urinalysis |
| 5 year |
DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella |
Vision, Hearing, Hemoglobin, Lead level, Urinalysis |
| 6-10 year |
|
Vision, Hearing, Hemoglobin, Urinalysis |
| 11-12 year |
TdaP, MCV, HPV*, catch-up Varicella |
Vision, Hearing, Hemoglobin, Urinalysis |
| 13-14 year |
catch-up vaccinations |
Vision, Hearing, Hemoglobin, Urinalysis |
| 15+ |
catch-up vaccinations |
Vision, Hearing, Hemoglobin, Urinalysis |
§ Pentacel: combination vaccine (DtaP, IPV, Hib)
*optional; females only
| VACCINE |
DESCRIPTION |
Recommended Immunization Age |
| DTaP |
Protects against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough) |
2, 4, 6, 12-18 months, 4-6 years |
| Hepatitis B |
Protects against hepatitis B, which causes liver disease |
Birth, 1-4 months, 6 months |
| Polio (IPV) |
Protects against Polio |
2, 4, 6 months, 4-6 years |
| PCV7(Prevnar) |
Protects against pneumococcal bacteria which can cause life-threatening meningitis and blood infections |
2, 4, 6, 12-15 months |
| Hib |
Protects against Haemophilus influenzae type B, a major cause of spinal meningitis |
2 ,4, 6, 12-15 months |
| Rotavirus |
Protects against rotavirus, a severe diarrheal illness |
2, 4, 6 months |
| MMR |
Protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) |
12-15 months, 4-6 years |
| Varicella |
Protects against chicken pox |
12-18 months, 4-6 years |
| Hepatitis A |
Protects against hepatitis A, which can cause liver disease |
12 and 18 months |
| TdaP |
Protects against tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) |
11-12 years, booster every 10 years |
| MCV (Menactra) |
Protects against meningococcal disease, a serious bacterial infection that can cause meningitis |
11-18 years |
| HPV (Gardasil) |
Protects against cervical cancer and genital warts |
For girls ages 11+ (3 dose series over 6 month period) |
| Influenza |
Protects against the flu |
Yearly in the fall, starting at age 6 months |
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