Childhood Immunizations:

· Tdap (age 10 and up): Recommended at 11-18 years of age. Prevents 3 diseases: Tetanus (Lockjaw) which causes painful muscle spasms and death. Diphtheria, which causes a thick covering in the back of the throat, breathing, and heart problems. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) which causes very hard coughing, seizures, and brain damage.  Tdap is recommended during adolescence in place of Td to boost protection against pertussis—a disease that can be mild in adolescents and adults, but very dangerous to unprotected infants. Td (children 7 and over) prevents tetanus and diphtheria.

· HAV  New recommendation for all children through age 18 years. Prevents: Hepatitis A, spread by contaminated food and water.

· HBV (if not given/completed in childhood) prevents Hepatitis B, which can lead to fatigue, abdominal pain, liver enlargement, liver disease and liver cancer.

· HPV (recommended for females age 10-26) Prevents Human Papillomavirus, which can lead to cervical cancer.

· Influenza prevents influenza disease. Recommended annually for children who are immunosuppressed, those with chronic medical conditions (such as diabetes or asthma) or on long-term aspirin therapy, and household contacts to children under 6 months of age. Also suggested for healthy children age 6 months-18 years.

· Meningococcal disease while not common, is very serious, causing loss of limbs, permanent brain injury or death. Vaccination is recommended  for 11-12 year olds,  and others up to age 18 if not previously immunized.

· Varivax (Second dose now recommended) prevents chickenpox, which causes an itchy rash, fever; also pneumonia, brain damage and shingles.  Second dose incorporated into school rules next year.

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Adolescent Immunizations:

· DTaP (children under 7)prevents 3 diseases: Diphtheria, which causes a thick covering in the back of the throat, breathing, and heart problems. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) which causes very hard coughing, seizures, and brain damage. Tetanus (Lockjaw) which causes painful muscle spasms and death.

· HIB prevents Haemophilus B, which causes meningitis, pneumonia, infections of the spinal cord and ears.

· HAV prevents: Hepatitis A, spread by contaminated food and water.

· HBV prevents Hepatitis B, which can lead to fatigue, abdominal pain, liver enlargement, liver disease and liver cancer.

· Influenza vaccine prevents influenza disease, now recommended annually for all children age 6 months through 5 years of age.

· IPV  prevents polio, which can cause paralysis or even death.

· MMR prevents 3 diseases: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella which can lead to lung infections, brain damage, fever, seizures, and deafness.

· Pneumococcal (PCV7) prevents pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections caused by seven strains of bacteria. Note this is a vaccine for infants and young children.  For more information on pneumonia protection for adults, see that adult section. Required  this year for children enrolled in childcare or daycare centers. For more about this vaccine, go to Information Sheet for Parents.

· Rotavirus is a new oral vaccine recommended for infants at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months of age. It is not given after 32 weeks of age. Prevents rotavirus, which infects the lining of the intestines.  The infection causes frequent, persistent, and severe vomiting which can lead to dehydration and possibly death.

· Varivax prevents chickenpox, which causes an itchy rash, fever; also pneumonia, brain damage and shingles.

Adult Immunizations:

· HAV (recommended for international travelers and those with chronic liver disease) prevents: Hepatitis A, spread by contaminated food and water.

· HBV (recommended for health care workers, persons with bleeding disorders or chronic liver disease, those at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, and users of street drugs) prevents Hepatitis B, which can lead to fatigue, abdominal pain, liver enlargement, liver disease and liver cancer.

· HPV (recommended for females age 10-26) Prevents Human Papillomavirus, which can lead to cervical cancer.

· Meningococcal vaccination is recommended for college freshmen living in dorms and some international travelers.

· Pneumococcal (PPV23) recommended for all persons age 65 and over.

· Tdap (one dose for adults 18-64 years of age) prevents 3 diseases: Tetanus (Lockjaw) which causes painful muscle spasms and death. Diphtheria, which causes a thick covering in the back of the throat, breathing, and heart problems. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) which causes very hard coughing, seizures, and brain damage. Tdap is recommended ONE TIME in place of Td to boost protection against pertussis—a disease that can be mild by adults, but very dangerous to unprotected infants who are in contact with ill adults. Strongly recommended for close contacts to infants (parents, grandparents, daycare providers)!

· Td is recommended for everyone every 10 years or more frequently in case of a wound. Tetanus is a fatal disease caused by bacteria occurring in soil, stool, manure, and anything lying on the ground. It enters the body through wounds. 

· Zoster is recommended for adults age 60 and up to prevent shingles.

· Other vaccines you may need: MMR, Varivax, international travel vaccines.

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