Immunization In Ocean, Manalapan and Lakewood, NJ
RWJBH West Park Pediatrics follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). For information about these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/immunizations/
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/index.html
Our Vaccine Philosophy
Our practice believes that all children should receive the recommended vaccines according to the guidelines provided by the AAP and the CDC. Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing diseases and health complications in children and young adults. Regular vaccinations help children ward off infections, and are administered as one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.
We are happy to discuss your concerns about vaccines at your child's next visit.
Recommended Immunization Schedule
- 0-6 Years -Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years | 2011
- 7-18 Years-Schedule for Persons Aged 7 Through 18 Years | 2011
- Catch-up Schedule -Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind | 2011
Our Recommended Immunization Schedule
- 1 month: Hepatitis B (if not given previously)
- 2 months: Pentacel (DTaP, Hib, IPV), Prevnar, Rotavirus
- 3 months: Hepatitis B
- 4 months: Pentacel (DTaP, Hib, IPV), Prevnar, Rotavirus
- 6 months: Pentacel (DTaP, Hib, IPV), Prevnar, Rotavirus
- 8 or 10 months: Hepatitis B
- 12 months: MMR & Varicella
- 15 months: Prevnar & Hepatitis A
- 18 months: DTaP & Hib
- 24 months: Hepatitis A
- 4 years old: MMR & Varicella
- 5 years old: Quadracel (DTaP & IPV)
- 11 years old: Tdap, Meningococcal ACY-W
- 12+ years old: HPV Series
- 16 years old: Meningococcal ACY-W
- 16+ years old: Meningitis B
- 21 years old: Tdap
Resources
Vaccine Safety: The Facts Safety facts on vaccines from the AAP
Call your pediatrician at RWJ Barnabas Health West Park Pediatrics in Ocean, NJ, at (732) 531-0010, in Manalapan, NJ, at (732) 577-0088, and in Lakewood, NJ, at (732) 370-8500 to learn more about recommended immunizations.