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Immunizations/Vaccinations
- Hep A: Hepatitis A (2nd dose at least six months after 1st dose.)
- Hep B: Hepatitis B (Children and adolescents should receive vaccine series at 0, 1 and 4 month intervals.)
- HIB: Haemophilus influenza type B.
- MMR: Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
- DTaP: Diphtheria, Tetanus and acellular Pertussis
- Td: Adult Diphtheria and Tetanus
- VZV: Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster Virus) (Susceptible adolescents 13 years or older should receive two doses at least one month apart.)
- Pneu: Pneumococcal vaccination.
- Flu (Influenza): Recommend annual vaccination for children 6 to 23 months. Initial vaccination, up to 9 years of age, during the months of October and November. Requires two immunizations, given four weeks apart.
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- O HIB: The need for HIB dose at six months varies depending on product.
Frequently Asked Questions about immunizations
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Exams and Check Ups
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A regularly scheduled exam by a physician is recommended at each of the following ages:
Months:
1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12 and 18
Years:
2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17
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Other Tests
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A PPD skin test is required at five years, and is optional at 12 months and 15 years, in areas of average risk for tuberculosis.
For sexually active females, a chlamydia screening is recommended annually and a Pap smear every one-three years
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