What are the types of immunizations In Nassau, New Providence?
Immunizations are one of the most effective ways to keep your child healthy and safe from certain communicable and potentially life-threatening diseases. Based on the Immunization schedule, vaccines are administered at certain ages during well-child visits from infancy to adolescence. These are the immunizations the are required for children under 4-6 years old.
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Whooping Cough
This is another vaccine that all children need to get and like the Hep B vaccine, the DTaP vaccine is given in three separate doses: at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months. Children will need to get two additional shots between 15-18 months and again at 4-6 months to keep their immunity. Preteens will also get one Tdap shot between 11-12 years old.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
This disease has the ability to be fatal so it’s important for children to get the Hib vaccine. Multiple shots need to be administered at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and again between 12-15 months old to fully vaccinate the child.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a type of virus that leads to chronic liver problems and has the possibility of causing long-term health issues. Your baby will get the first dose (out of three) of the Hep B vaccine before they leave the hospital after birth. They will get the second dose around 1-2 months old and the third and final dose at 4 months.
Polio
The Polio vaccine is given in four separate doses administered at the ages of 2 months, 4 months, 6 months old and again between 4-6 years old.
Pneumococcal
All children under 2 years old should get the pneumococcal vaccine. There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines: PCV13 and PPSV23. Your Pediatrician will discuss which of these vaccines your child needs especially if your child has certain preexisting health problems.
Rotavirus
There are two types of Rotavirus vaccines that can protect infants from this dangerous disease. One vaccine (RV5) is given in three doses: at 2 months, 4 months and 6 months, while the other vaccine (RV1) is given in two doses at 2 and 4 months old. Unlike the other vaccines that are given as an injection, this vaccine is administered as drops placed in the mouth.
Chickenpox
This is a two-dose vaccine, with the first dose administered between 12-15 months old and the second dose administered between 4-6 years old.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
This vaccine requires two separate doses, which are first administered between 12-15 months old and again between 4-6 years old.
Influenza ('Flu)
The 'Flu vaccine is recommended for infants & children from 6 months of age and protects them and from getting the Influenza virus.
Hepatitis A
Another chronic liver disorder, Hepatitis A vaccine should be given to all children between 12–23 months old. If your child hasn’t had the vaccine they must get vaccinated before 18 years old, as this is the best way to protect your child from contracting this virus.
There are additional vaccines that are required in adolescence: Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV9), Meningococcal vaccines (MCV4 & MenB)