Immunizations

Sacoto Pediatrics, PC follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). For information about these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please scroll down to see the Immunization Articles.


For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please scroll down to see the Vaccine Handouts.


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
Birth
Hep B
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
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
HPV (Gardasil)
Meningococcal ACWY
Serogroup B Meningococcal
Tdap
15 years
HPV (Gardasil)
(if started at 15 yrs, 3 doses- 2nd shot: 2 months after first shot)
15 years
HPV (Gardasil)
(if started at 15 yrs, 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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