Immunizations
Child immunization schedule
We encourage all patients and parents to be current on all immunizations. Here’s what your child gets, and when.
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From birth to 18
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At Birth
HepB
2 Months
HepB + DTap + PCV + Hib + Polio + RV
4 Months
DTap + PCV + Hib + Polio + RV
6 Months
HepB + DTap + PCV + Polio + RV
9 Months
No Vaccines if Current
12 Months
MMR + PCV + Varicela + HepA
15 Months
DTap + Hib
18 Months
HepA
4-5 Years
DTap + MMR + Varicela + Polio
11 Years
TDap + MedQuadify + HPV
16 Years
MedQuadify
Yearly: 6 Months – 18 Years
Influenza*
*All children ages 6 months and older should be vaccinated against influenza. Two doses are recommended for children ages 6 months through 8 years of age if receiving the influenza vaccine for the first time.
We encourage all patients and parents/guardians/caretakers to be current on all immunizations. If your child does not require a visit with a physician, please call our office during regular business hours and we will schedule your immunization.
Note: If you miss a shot, your child will not need to start again; just come back for the next shot. Your doctor will help you keep up to date on your child’s immunizations.
What each vaccine protects against
HepB
Hepatitis B, a serious and incurable liver disease
DTaP
Diphtheria, tetanus (lock jaw), and pertussis (whooping cough)
PCV
Pneumococcal disease, a serious blood, lung and brain infection
Hib
Haemophilus influenzae type B, a serious brain, throat and blood infection
IPV
Polio, a serious paralyzing disease
Rota
Rotavirus, a serious diarrheal disease
MMR
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
HepA
Hepatitis A, a serious liver disease
Varicella
Chicken Pox, can have serious, debilitating health effects including secondary infections
Influenza
flu which can cause a serious lung infection, bacterial pneumonia and serious health problems
Tdap
Tetanus (Lock Jaw), Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
HPV
Protects from Human Papillomavirus (Cancer Causing Virus)
MedQuadifi
Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine
Bexsero
Meningoccal B Vaccine
More about immunizations
To schedule your child an appointment to receive immunizations, call 208-523-3060.
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Call Idaho Falls at (208) 523-3060 or Rigby at (208) 745-8927. Same-day sick visits, evenings and weekends.