- Hep B - Vaccine to prevent Hepatitis B, a highly infectious virus that attacks the liver.
- Hep A - Vaccine to prevent Hepatitis A, another infectious virus that attacks the liver.
- DTaP - Combined vaccine to prevent Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping Cough).
- Hib - Vaccine to prevent Haemophilus b disease, a leading cause of meningitis (an infection of the brain or covering of the brain and spinal cord).
- PCV - Vaccine to prevent bacterial Pneumococcal infections, such as meningitis and blood infections. It can also prevent some ear infections.
- IPV - Vaccine to prevent Polio
- MMR - Combined vaccine to prevent Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
- Var - Vaccine to prevent Varicella Zoster or Chickenpox.
- MCV4 - Vaccine to prevent bacterial meningitis, now recommended for children at 11-12 years of age.
- Tdap - a booster vaccine for Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis required for entry into the 7th grade.
- HPV - an inactivated vaccine which protects against 4 major types of Human Papillomavirus, the major cause of cervical cancer and genital warts. Recommended at 11-12 years of age for females.
For complete vaccine information and current Schedules of Immunization, please visit the links listed below.
Recommended Immunizations for Children Aged 0 to 6 Years