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School is back in session: Are your family's vaccinations up-to-date?
As of September 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend a standard schedule of immunizations for children and adults in the United States to protect against various diseases. Please note these vaccination schedules and recommendations do change based on the CDC's and the AAP's latest data. So it's important to speak with FCMG to make sure you are doing what's best for your family when it comes to immunizations.
For your convenience, and noting that the new school year is just around the corner, we've listed below the primary immunizations recommended for children. (Again, please DO consult with your FCMG provider to verify your child's current vaccination status and an appropriate vaccination schedule.)
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Hepatitis B (HepB): A series of three doses typically given at birth, 1-2 months, and 6-18 months.
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Rotavirus (RV): A series of either two or three doses, depending on the vaccine brand, given at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP): A series of five doses given at 2, 4, 6, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years.
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Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib): A series of either three or four doses, depending on the vaccine brand, given at 2, 4, 6, and possibly 12-15 months.
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Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV13): A series of four doses given at 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months.
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Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV): A series of four doses given at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, and 4-6 years.
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Influenza (Flu): Yearly vaccination is recommended for all children aged 6 months and older.
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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): Two doses are recommended, the first at 12-15 months and the second at 4-6 years.
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Varicella (Chickenpox): Two doses are recommended, the first at 12-15 months and the second at 4-6 years.
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Hepatitis A (HepA): Two doses are recommended, with the first dose given at 12-23 months and the second dose given at least 6 months later.
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Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY): A booster dose is recommended at 16 years of age, with a first dose usually given at 11-12 years.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A series of two or three doses is recommended, depending on the age of the individual when starting the series (usually at 11-12 years).
And what about Covid-19 vaccinations for children?
We suggest you review the current CDC guidelines, as of July 17, 2023, and confirm as much with your FCMG care provider.
