Immunizations
Bridgewater Pediatrics follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). For information about these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis .
Our Vaccination Philosophy
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
Note: Annual flu shots are recommended starting at 6 months of age.
| Age of Visit | Typical Vaccination and Workup (click to learn more) |
| 1-2 days after hospital discharge | First Hep B (if not received in hospital) |
| 1 month | Second Hep B |
| 2 months |
First DTaP-IPV/HIB First PCV 13 (Pneumococcal Conjugate) First Rotavirus (given orally) |
| 4 months |
Second DTaP-IPV/HIB Second PCV 13 (Pneumococcal Conjugate) Second Rotavirus (given orally) |
| 6 months |
Third DTaP-IPV/HIB Third PCV 13 (Pneumococcal Conjugate) Third Rotavirus (given orally) |
| 9 months |
Third Hep B Finger Stick for Lead and Hemoglobin |
| 12 months |
First MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) First Varicella (Chicken Pox) |
| 15 months |
Fourth DTaP-IPV/HIB Fourth PCV 13 (Pneumococcal Conjugate) |
| 2 years | Finger Stick for Lead and Hemoglobin |
| 2.5 years | Focus on your toddler's development |
| 3 years | Finger Stick for Lead and Hemoglobin |
| 4 years |
Second MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) Second Varicella (Chicken Pox) Finger Stick for Cholesterol |
| 5 years |
Fifth DTaP-IPV Vision and hearing tests |
| Annually | Annual health supervision visit that includes a physical exam as well as a developmental, behavioral, and learning assessment |
| 11 years and up |
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Meningococcal Discuss Gardasil (HPV) |
Resources
Vaccine Safety: The Facts A brief fact sheet on vaccines from the AAP
Schedule of Immunizations: 0-6 Years | 2011
Schedule of Immunizations 7-18 Years | 2011
Catch-up Schedule of Immunizations for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind | 2011