Child Care/Immunization

Regular check-ups are important for your child to screen for treatable health conditions and keep the immunization up to date. This will give your child the best chance for staying healthy.

The usual pattern is to see your child at the time they need their vaccination.

Immunization schedule:

  • Infants (0-12 months):

    • Hepatitis B vaccine (typically given at birth, 1-2 months, and 6 months)
    • Rotavirus vaccine (typically given at 2 and 4 months)
    • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) vaccine (typically given at 2, 4, and 6 months)
    • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine (typically given at 2, 4, and 6 months)
    • Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) (typically given at 2, 4, and 6 months)
    • Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) (typically given at 2, 4, and 6 months)

    Toddlers (12-18 months):

    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine (typically given at 12 months)
    • Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine (typically given at 12-15 months)
    • Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Men-C) (typically given at 12 months)
    • Hepatitis A vaccine (typically given at 12-18 months)

    Preschoolers (4-6 years):

    • DTaP-IPV vaccine (usually given as a booster shot around 4-6 years)
    • MMR vaccine (second dose, typically given at 4-6 years)
    • Varicella vaccine (second dose, typically given at 4-6 years)

    School-age children (7-18 years):

    • DTaP-IPV vaccine (booster, usually given around 14-16 years)
    • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (usually given in several doses, starting around 9-12 years)
    • Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (booster, usually given around 16 years)
    • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine (usually given around 14-16 years)

    Your child will be assessed during the early years with physical & mental development a priority.

    Adolescent:

    • age 14-16
    • annual check-up & counselings
      • sexual health
      • Prevention of STD (sexually transmitted illness)
      • Immunization
      • Mental Health
      • Safety issues – driving, smoking, recreational drugs
      • sexual health
      • obesity & anorexia/bulimia
    • health promotion – healthy lifestyle

    Adults (19 years and older):

    • Seasonal influenza vaccine (recommended annually, typically administered in the fall)
    • Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine (once every 10 years, then tetanus and diphtheria boosters every 10 years)
    • Pneumococcal vaccine (for certain high-risk groups, like seniors or those with specific medical conditions)