Pediatric Vaccinations
One of the most important preventive healthcare services any pediatrician provides is vaccination. Vaccines protect against preventable diseases and help curb the spread of these illnesses.
Sutter pediatricians follow the vaccine safety recommendations created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases Society of America and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These agencies unanimously agree that well-studied vaccines given according to safety-tested schedules offer the best protection for children.
Immunizations: Birth to 17 years
| Immunizations | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis B | Birth, 1 month, 6 months |
| Haemophilus influenza type B | 2 month, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months |
| Polio | 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 4-5 years |
| Diphtheria, Tetanus and Acellular Pertussis | 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 18 months, 4-5 years |
| Rotavirus | 2 months, 4 months, 6 months |
| Pneumococcal | 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months |
| Tdap/Td: | Age 11 years |
| Measles, Mumps and Rubella | 12 months, 4-5 years |
| Varicella (Chickenpox) | 12 months, 4-5 years |
| Hepatitis A | 12 months, 18 months |
| Influenza (should be yearly) | As early as 6 months, 18 months, 2 years, 4-5 years, 11-18 years |
| Conjugated Meningococcal Series | Ages 11 years and 18 years |
| Human Papillomavirus Girls ages 9–26 and boys 11–21 should receive the HPV series 0, 2 and 6 month intervals. | 11 years |
Flu Clinics
Sutter Health schedules annual flu shot clinics in the fall and winter to make it easy for every child to get a flu shot. Most are walk-in clinics, which means you don't need to make an appointment ahead of time. Ask your child’s pediatric clinic about when flu clinics are scheduled in your area. Book a vaccine at Sutter or with your doctor through My Health Online.