--- title: "Pediatric Vaccinations at Sutter Health" description: "Keep your child safe from vaccine-preventable illnesses. Learn about the vaccinations Sutter provides and the recommended age your child should get them." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/pediatric-vaccinations" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Health and wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health) / 3. Pediatric Vaccinations # Pediatric Vaccinations Vaccines help keep kids healthy. * * * October 11, 2024 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](https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-children/schedules/), 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. ## Explore related topics [Check-Ups and Immunizations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/articles?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Check-Ups+and+Immunizations%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22builtin.entityType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sutter+Health+Page%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=health-and-wellness)[Children's health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/articles?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Children%27s+health%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22builtin.entityType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sutter+Health+Page%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=health-and-wellness) 1 / 3 1 / 3 ## 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. 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Learn about the HPV vaccine, which can prevent certain types of cancer, and why the annual flu shot is especially important for teens.","duration":"PT2M47S","transcript":"[MUSIC PLAYING]\nTANYA NAUENBERG: Immunizations are\nvery important for our preteen and teenage children\nto help protect their health now and long into the future.\nTwo critical vaccinations for teens\nare the HPV vaccine and the flu shot.\nHuman PapillomaVirus, or HPV, is a common virus\nthat can lead to six types of cancer later in life.\nStudies show the HPV vaccine is highly effective\nand gives your child close to 100%\nprotection from HPV-related cancers.\nThe fact that we have a vaccine that\ncan help safeguard our children from cancer is truly amazing.\nThe American Academy of Pediatrics\nand the California Department of Public Health\nrecommends the HPV vaccine for girls and boys starting\nat age 11 to 12, but it can be given as early as age 9.\nBy vaccinating as early as age 9,\nwe ensure kids are protected well before any exposure\nto the virus.\nAnother vaccine that's important for young teens\nis the annual flu shot.\nThe flu can be particularly severe for teens,\nleading to missed school and affecting their ability\nto participate in sports and other activities.\nIn rare cases, it can lead to hospitalization.\nThe AAP and the CDPH recommends everyone age 6 months and older\nget a flu shot every year.\nAnd the flu vaccination is especially\ncrucial for teens with chronic health conditions like asthma\nor diabetes.\n\nParents often have questions about how vaccines are tested\nto make sure they're safe.\nVaccines, including those for HPV and flu,\nare researched and tested extensively for safety\nbefore being approved.\nFindings from vaccine safety monitoring systems\nand scientific studies have shown both vaccines have\nan excellent safety record.\n\nAt your vaccine appointment, let us\nknow if your child is anxious about shots\nand what helps them feel calmer.\nWe want to help in any way we can.\nTo prevent fainting, your child should\nsit or lie down while getting a vaccine\nand for 15 minutes after.\nWe also find distraction works well.\nYour teen is welcome to bring their mobile device\nor listen to their favorite music during the vaccination.\nIf you have any questions about vaccinations for your child,\nplease don't hesitate to ask your care team.\nWe're here to answer any questions you may have\nand to help you make informed decisions.\nWorking together, we can help keep\nour children and our community healthy and safe.\n[MUSIC PLAYING]"} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Cervical Cancer Screening: HPV Vaccine, Pap Tests and When to Get Them","thumbnailUrl":"https://cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net/v1/static/817826402001/3c28d7c5-411e-4f08-b7be-203fe0b9894e/ae048842-f033-490f-a3ed-678a638ac8d4/1280x720/match/image.jpg","uploadDate":"2020-12-03T18:44:57.006Z","embedUrl":"https://players.brightcove.net/817826402001/79bcaa57-54d7-453c-9f1f-8ab3ef7b15de/index.html?videoId=5993032283001","description":"About 79 million Americans have HPV, a virus that can lead to cervical cancer. But a simple vaccine can prevent this infection and protect you from cervical cancer. ","duration":"PT1M8S","transcript":"January is Cervical Health Awareness Month.\nSo let's take a minute to chat about cervical health and why it matters.\nApproximately 79 million people in the US have HPV\nor human papillomavirus which can lead to cervical cancer.\nThe good news is cervical cancer is largely preventable.\nAnd there are vaccines and tests available to make early detection a snap.\nHPV vaccines protect against the types\nof HPV that cause 90% of cervical cancers.\nThe vaccine can begin at ages 11 or 12.\nStarting at age 21, women should get a pap test every three years.\nAfter age 30, women should be\nco-tested with a pap plus HPV test every 3 to 5 years.\nThis robust vaccination and screening process\nis the best way to keep your cervix healthy.\nTo learn more about cervical health and HPV screening\nor to make an appointment with your provider, visit sutterhealth.org."} ```