Immunizations
We Support Immunizations
We believe in immunizations and its role in preventing communicable diseases. In line with the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control, the practice does not accept or retain patients who do not vaccinate. If you have questions about the vaccine schedule, Dr. Rao is open for discussion.
Recommended Immunization Schedule
Birth
Hep B
RSV
2 months
DTaP
Hep B
Hib
IPV
PCV
Rotavirus
4 months
DTaP
Hib
IPV
PCV
Rotavirus
6 months
DTaP
Hep B
Hib
IPV
PCV
Rotavirus
6 months + (yearly)
Flu Shot
COVID-19
12 months
MMR
PCV
Varicella
15 months
DTaP
Hep A
Hib
2 years
Hep A
4 years
IPV
MMR
5 years
DTaP
MMRV (Proquad)
Varicella
10+ years
Meningococcal (Men B)
If local outbreak; absent or damaged spleen; complement deficiency
11-12 years
Meningococcal ACWY
Serogroup B Meningococcal
Tdap
11-12 years
HPV (Gardasil)
2nd shot: 6-12 months after the first shot. NOTE: May be given @ 9 - 11 y.o. at discretion of the Clinician
15 years
HPV (Gardasil)
If started at 15 years; 3 doses-2nd shot; 2 months after first shot; 3 doses-3rd shot; 6 months after first shot
16 years
Meningococcal ACWY
16-18 years
Meningococcal (Men B)
ask us about frequency
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