Our Immunizations

In the realm of immunizations administered at the Pediatrics & Adolescents Clinic, a comprehensive selection of vaccines is offered to address various stages of a child's development:

For Infants and Young Toddlers:

1. Vaxneuvance (Pneumococcal disease): A pneumococcal vaccine designed to protect against 15 distinct strains of the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacterium.
2. Rotateq (Rotavirus): An immunization formulated to safeguard against rotavirus gastroenteritis, targeting four different strains of the virus.
3. Pentacel: A combination vaccine that encompasses Diphtheria, Pertussis (commonly known as whooping cough), and tetanus (DTaP), in addition to polio, and Haemophilus influenzae (Hib).
4. Engerix-B (Hepatitis B): A vaccine engineered to prevent Hepatitis B.
5. Havrix (Hepatitis A): An immunization to prevent Hepatitis A.
6. ActHib (Hib): An individual vaccine specifically designed for Haemophilus influenzae, commonly administered as the final booster for this bacterium.
7. Daptacel (DTaP): An individual vaccine tailored for DTaP, typically administered as the fourth booster within this age range.
8. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): A combination vaccine that offers protection against these three viruses.
9. Varivax (Chickenpox): A vaccine intended to safeguard against chickenpox.

Kindergarten Years and Beyond (Commencing at 4 years of age):

1. MMR: The second dose of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccine.
2. Varivax: The second dose of the Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.
3. Daptacel: A final booster for Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus (DTaP).
4. IPV (Polio): An individual vaccine for polio, representing the concluding booster in the series.
5. Quadracel (DTaP and IPV) or Daptacel and IPV individually.

 

Tween and Teen Years:

1. Adacel (Tdap): A vaccine providing coverage against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, offering a similar safeguard as Daptacel.
2. Menquadfi (Meningococcal disease): An immunization intended to prevent severe cases of meningococcal disease stemming from Neisseria meningitidis, encompassing meningitis and covering Groups A, C, Y, and W-135 of this bacterium.
3. Gardasil (Human papillomavirus): The primary and sole vaccine presently available for the prevention of cancer caused by the human papillomavirus.
4. Bexsero (Meningococcal disease): A supplementary vaccine designed to protect against serious meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis, specifically targeting Group B strains of this bacterium.

It is imperative to note that at Pediatrics & Adolescents Clinic, we maintain an ongoing commitment to assessing the safety and comprehensiveness of the immunizations we offer, with the paramount objective of providing optimal protection and care for your children.