Pediatric Immunizations

Question 1

Immunizations given at 2 months

Answer 1

Hexavalent (DTap, IPV, Hep B, haemophilus B)
PCV13 - prevents against 13 strains of pneumococcal dx
MenC
Rotavirus - most common cause of diarrheal dx in infants and children

*DTap = < 7 yrs
* PCV13 = high risk populations indicated for at risk/immunocompromised, including pts w/ leukemia & pts w/ a cochlear implant

Question 2

Immunizations given at 4 months

Answer 2

Hexavalent
PCV13
Rotavirus

Question 3

Immunizations given at 6 months

Answer 3

Hexavalent

Question 4

Immunizations given at 12 months

Answer 4

PCV13
MenC
MMR
Varicella

Question 5

Immunizations given at 18 months

Answer 5

Pediacel - DTap, IPV, Hib

Question 6

Immunizations given at 4-6 years

Answer 6

Quadracel - DTap, IPV
MMR
Varicella

Question 7

How far ahead can an immunization be given?

Answer 7

No more than 4 days before it is due

Question 8

At what age is the influenza vaccine given?

Answer 8

6 months or older - if first time (up to 8 yrs), then need 2 doses four weeks apart

Question 9

When is the HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) administered?

Answer 9

Protects against the human papilloma virus (16, 18 most common strains that cause cancer = 70-80%)
HPV spread through sexual contact (genital, oral, anal)
Given in grade 6 (11 y.o.) but can be given as early as 9 y.o. Preteens have more robust response to vaccine
Given up to 26 years
Ideally should be given before sexually active
If after sexually active, then 3 doses otherwise 2 doses at least six months apart (if given before the age of 15)
0, 1 and 6 months
Can still get for free after grade 6 if first dose given at 19 y.o. and last dose before 26 y.o.