Vaccine Summary

- A viral illness which can cause severe liver disease leading to flu-like symptoms, jaundice, hospitalization and even death.

- Given six months apart as a two shot series and recommended for children one years old and older.

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- Initial dose given usually at a child’s one year check-up.

- Due to the increased occurrences of chicken pox outbreaks among vaccinated children it is now recommended that children four years old and older receive a booster shot to help increase their body’s immunity to chicken pox.

- Children who have had actual chicken pox do not need the vaccine.

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- The most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in young children resulting in fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes dehydration resulting in hospitalization for intravenous fluids.

- This is an oral vaccine, recommended for two month old infants and is given in a three dose series.

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- HPV vaccine is routinely recommended for adolescents at 11 or 12 years of age to ensure they are protected before they are exposed to the virus.

- HPV vaccine may be given beginning at age 9 years, and as late as age 45 years.

- HPV vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines.

- Children who get the first dose before 15 years of age need 2 doses of HPV vaccine.

- Anyone who gets the first dose on or after 15 years of age, and younger people with certain immunocompromising conditions, need 3 doses.  

- Receiving the vaccine does not replace routine gynecological evaluations for all young women who have become sexually active.

Please call The Children's Clinic at 610-378-1722 with any questions or to make an appointment.