Vaccines in Pascagoula, MS
Pediatric Care Center follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). For information about these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit www.aap.org
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit www.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.
Recommended Immunization Schedule
- 0-6 Years -Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years | 2011
- 7-18 Years-Schedule for Persons Aged 7 Through 18 Years | 2011
- Catch-up Schedule -Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind | 2011
Resources
Vaccine Safety: The Facts A brief fact sheet on vaccines from the AAP
Immunization Schedule
Pediatric Care Center follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. For descriptions of these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit www.immunizationinfo.org , www.vaccinesafety.edu, Medem or www.immunize.org.
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, please visit www.cdc.gov.
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| Newborn | • Hep B |
| 2 Days | • Weight Check • Jaundice Check (if necessary-blood test) • Check Oxygen Saturation |
| 2 Weeks | • Weight Check • Check Oxygen Saturation |
| 1 Month | • Weight Check • Height • Head Circumference |
| 2 Months | • Weight Check • Height • Head Circumference • Pediarix (DTap -Hep B-IPV) • HiB(H influenza B) • PCV13 (pneumococcal) • ROTATEQ (rotavirus) |
| 4 Months | • Weight Check • Height • Head Circumference • Pediarix (DTap -Hep B-IPV) • HiB(H influenza B) • PCV13 (pneumococcal) • ROTATEQ (rotavirus) |
| 6 Months | • Weight Check • Height • Head Circumference • Pediarix (DTap -Hep B-IPV) • HiB(H influenza B) • PCV13 (pneumococcal) • ROTATEQ (rotavirus) |
| 9 Months | • Weight • Height • Head Circumference • CBC & Lead Level (Bloodwork) |
| 12 Months | • Weight • Height • Head Circumference • MMR (mumps measles rubella) • Varicella (Chickenpox) • Hep A |
| 15 Months | • Weight • Height • Head Circumference • DTaP • HiB • PCV13 |
| 18 Months | • Weight • Height • Head Circumference • Hep A |
| 2 Years | • Weight • Height • Head Circumference • CBC & Lead Level (Blood work) |
| 3 Years | • Weight • Height • Head Circumference • CBC & Lead Level (Blood work) |
| 4 Years | • Weight • Height • Blood Pressure • Vision Test • Audio Exam • Kirix (DTaP, IPV) • MMRV |
| 5 to 9 Years | • Weight • Height • Blood Pressure |
| 10 Years | • Weight • Height • Blood Pressure |
| 11-12 Years | • Weight • Height • Blood Pressure • Menactra • Tdap • HPV |
| 15+ Years | • Weight • Height • Blood Pressure • Cholesterol • CBC (females only) • Urine Check |
| 16 + | • Menactra (1 dose booster) |