Vaccines
We're here to help! Please don't hesitate to ask your provider about any concerns you may have regarding vaccines during your next visit.
At Spring Creek Pediatrics, we strongly believe in the importance of vaccines in protecting your child's health. We follow the recommended vaccine schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC.
We understand that some parents have concerns about vaccines. While we fully support and recommend the standard schedule, we offer a modified schedule for families who prefer a different approach. Please note that choosing a modified schedule may leave your child vulnerable to preventable diseases for a longer period. Additionally, your child can be more likely to transmit preventable diseases to others who may be too young to vaccinate or who may have immune problems. Also if your child is not fully vaccinated, any time they have a fever, extra evaluation and testing may be required. Lastly if there is an outbreak of a vaccine preventable illness, your child may be required to stay home from school or daycare until the outbreak is over.
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Recommended Vaccine Schedule
RSV Prevention: Ask your provider about the infant RSV antibody injection (Beyfortus) that can prevent serious complications of RSV infection.
Well Visits: Starting at 3 years old, yearly well visits are recommended.
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | NO VACCINES needed unless the first Hep B has not been given |
| 1 month | NO VACCINES needed unless the first Hep B has not been given |
| 6-8 weeks | Vaxelis (DTaP, HIB, IPV, Hep B - combined vaccine), Prevnar, Rotateq |
| 4 months | Pentacel (DTaP, HIB, IPV - combined vaccine), Prevnar, Rotateq |
| 6 months | Vaxelis (DTaP, HIB, IPV, Hep B - combined vaccine), Prevnar, Rotateq |
| 9 months | NO VACCINES unless catch up vaccines needed |
| 12 months | Varivax (chickenpox), Hep A, Prevnar |
| 15 months | Pentacel (DTaP, HIB, IPV - combined vaccine), MMR |
| 18 months | Hep A (must be 6 months after the first dose) |
| 2 years | Hep A if not given at 18 months |
| 30 months | NO VACCINES unless catch up vaccines needed |
| 3 years | NO VACCINES unless catch up vaccines needed |
| 4/5 years | Quadracel (DTaP, IPV - combined vaccine), Proquad (MMR, Varivax - combined vaccine) |
| 11 years | Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis), MenQuadfi #1 (Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccine for A, C, Y, W135 strains) |
| 16/17 years | Penbraya (for Meningococcal strains A, C, Y, W135, & B) or this may be split as 2 separate shots if only one is needed. 2nd dose of Meningococcal B vaccine (Trumenba) given 6 months after dose #1 which would have been given as Penbraya or Trumenba. |
2 or 3 shot series for the prevention of cancer for girls and boys. We recommend starting series by 11 or 12 years old. 11 yr to 14 yr olds get 2 dose series but 15 year olds and older get the 3 dose series.
Modified Vaccine Schedule
Listed below is the modified schedule we offer. At any time you can choose to forego the modified schedule and continue with the recommended vaccination schedule if you are inclined to do so.
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| *6/8 Weeks | HIB #1, DTaP #1, oral Rotateq #1§ |
| 3 Months | IPV #1, Prevnar #1 |
| *4 Months | HIB #2, DTaP #2, oral Rotateq #2§ |
| 5 Months | IPV #2, Prevnar #2 |
| *6 Months | HIB #3, DTaP #3, oral Rotateq #3§ |
| 7 Months | IPV #3, Prevnar #3 |
| *9 Months | No Shots |
| *12 Months | Prevnar #4 |
| *15 Months | MMR #1 |
| 17 Months | HIB #4 |
| *18 Months | DTaP #4 |
| *4/5 Years | Hep B Series (3 in series), Hep A Series (2 in series), Varivax Series (2 in series), DTaP #5, MMR #2, IPV #4 |
| *11 Years | Tdap, MenQuadfi #1 |
| *16/17 Years | Penbraya (MenQuadfi #2 and Trumenba #1) Trumenba #2 due 6 months after Penbraya or Trumenba #1 if given separately |
* denotes regular physical appointments. The visits in between are for vaccines only and will require a co-pay if applicable. Please call and let us know the morning you plan to come.
§ Rotateq is a vaccine taken by mouth to prevent rotavirus which causes fever, vomiting, and profuse diarrhea. The vaccine is not yet required for school or daycare attendance, but we do highly recommend it.
We all strongly believe that vaccines save lives and we are proponents of preventative medicine. By choosing this modified schedule, you are acknowledging our concerns with delaying vaccines while working together to find an approach that works for your family.
