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2 Weeks All babies
2 Months DTaP, Hep B, HIB, IPV, Prevnar, Rotavirus
4 Months DTaP, HIB, IPV, Prevnar, Rotavirus
6 Months DTap, Hep B, HIB, IPV, Prevnar, Rotavirus
9 Months Hemoglobin, Lead
12 Months Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Lead & Mantoux
(if risk)
15 Months HIB, Prevnar
18 Months DTaP
2 Yrs Well exam, Lead (if risk)
3 Yrs Vision
& hearing screening, Lead & Mantoux (if risk)
4 Yrs Well exam, Lead and Mantoux (if risk)
5 Yrs DTaP, MMR, IPV, Varicella
7 Yrs Well exam
9/10 Yrs Well exam
11/12 Yrs Td, Cholesterol (if risk)
13/14 Yrs Well exam
15/16 Yrs Hemoglobin (for females), Mantoux
(if risk)
17/18 Yrs Hemoglobin (for females), Mantoux (if risk)
19/20 Yrs Hemoglobin
(for females), Mantoux (if risk)
Hepatitis A is routinely given. Gardasil (HPV) and Menactra (meningitis) are available upon request.
The above vaccination schedule is in accordance with the recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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At Metropolitan Pediatric Specialists, P.A. we are committed to the health and well being of your child. For that reason, we want to make sure you know about 4 diseases that could affect your preteen or teen. At your child’s next visit, ask us about ways we can help to protect against these diseases.
Meningococcal Disease (Meningitis)
Meningitis is a very serious infection of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It is characterized by fever, headache and stiff neck. Infection can spread from person to person by close contact. Complications can lead to loss of limbs, brain damage, kidney disease, loss of hearing and even death.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection spread by coughing and sneezing. Pertussis in preteens or teens can range from mild to severe. Symptoms can include violent coughing, difficulty breathing and vomiting. The infection often causes a lengthy illness that can lead to repeated doctor visits or missed school.
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus. It usually produces fever and an itchy outbreak of blisters on the body. It is easily spread from person to person by coughing and sneezing. In serious cases, chickenpox may be complicated by bacterial infection of the skin, swelling of the brain and pneumonia. Adolescents and adults are at greater risk for severe disease and complications.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a virus that can cause cervical cancer and other HPV diseases. An estimated 8 out of 10 women will become infected with HPV in their lifetime. For most women, the virus will clear on its own, but when certain types don’t clear, cervical cancer can develop. According to the American Cancer Society, about 30 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each day in the USA.
Prevnar (PCV13)
Prevnar is a vaccine which helps to prevent pneumococcal infections, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, blood infections, ear infections and others. A new version is now available, which covers 13 strains of the bacteria, instead of seven in the older version. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children 18-59 months of age receive a dose of this new version, even if they have completed the series with the old version (PCV7).
We think this information is important. As usual, feel free to contact us with any questions or to make an appointment. As a reminder, your child needs a physical exam every two years as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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