Immunizations

We endorse the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended immunization schedule. However, we are also a vaccine-friendly practice. We can work collaboratively with you on an alternative schedule for your child.

Please see the recommended immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines below. Click here (opens in new window) to download this chart in PDF format.

 

VACCINE 3-5Days 1Mth 2Mths 4Mths 6Mths 9Mths 12Mths 15Mths 18Mths 4-6Yrs 11-12Yrs 13-18Yrs
Hepatitis B 1st 2nd << 3rd >> Catch Up
Rota Virus 1st 2nd 3rd
Pneumococcal 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
H. Influenza (Hib) * 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
DTap* 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Tdap Catch Up
Polio* 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Varicella (Chicken Pox) 1st 2nd Catch Up
MMR 1st If not immune 2nd Catch Up
Influenza (Flu) 1st YEARLY >>  >>  >> >> >> >> >>
Hepatitis A 1st 2nd
Meningococcal 1st >> Catch Up
Tuberculin Test 1st 2nd Time
HPV 1st >> Plus 2m, 6m later

 

* Please note the Hib, DTap and Polio vaccines are given in a single combination vaccine.

 

For parents interested in a modified immunization schedule with non-combination vaccines, please see the modified immunization schedule below:

 

VACCINE 3-5Days 5-6Wks 2Mths 3Mths 4Mths 5Mths 6Mths 7Mths 9-10Mths 12Mths 13Mths 14Mths 15Mths 18Mths 4-6Yrs 11-12Yrs 13-18Yrs
Hepatitis B 1st 2nd << 3rd >> Catch Up
Rota Virus 1st 2nd 3rd
H. Influenza (Hib) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Pneumococcal 1st 2nd 3rd << 4th >>
DTap 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Tdap Roster Catch Up
Polio 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Varicella (chicken pox) 1st 2nd Catch Up
MMR 1st If not Immune > 2nd Catch Up
Influenza 1st >> YEARLY >>  >>  >>  >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
Hepatitis A 1st 2nd
Meningococcal 1st Catch Up
Tuberculin Test 1st Time 2nd Time
HPV 1st >> Plus 2m, 6m later