The following schedules include current recommendations of children 0-18 years. The schedules are current with chages that have taken place in vaccine formulations and revised recommendations for the use of licensed vaccines.
Changes that have occurred since the publication of the previous immunization schedules are noted below1 and are taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) QuickGuide.
The recommended immunization schedules have been approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
All the information contained herein, as well as additional information, is available online at the CDC Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/vis. Guidance for obtaining an Adverse Event Reporting System form can be found at http://www.vaers.hhs.gov/ or by calling 800-822-7967.
Having "the talk" with teen patients
June 17th 2022A visit with a pediatric clinician is an ideal time to ensure that a teenager knows the correct information, has the opportunity to make certain contraceptive choices, and instill the knowledge that the pediatric office is a safe place to come for help.