Vaccine Guide - KidsGrowth

The following Vaccine Guide is intended to give parents the latest and most up-to-date information concerning vaccines currently available for their children. In addition, we have listed articles on our site that discuss the diseases these vaccines prevent. Your best source of information for specific medical advice, diagnosis and treatment remains your child's health care provider. Updated 02/21/10

2010 Childhood Immunization Schedule
The latest recommended Immunization Schedules for Children and Adolescents from the American Academy if Pediatrics

Childhood (ages 0-6)

Older Children (ages 7-18)

Immunization Schedule for Children who have fallen behind

When do Children and Teens Need their Immunizations?

Vaccine Preventable Diseases: A Fact Sheet for Parents

Are your child's immunizations up to date: An Interactive Guide

The vaccines
and the diseases they prevent


Vaccine Information Statements		Disease Information


DTaP		Diphtheria
		Tetanus
		Pertussis (Whooping Cough)



IPV		Polio



Hep B		Hepatitis B


MMR		Measles
		Mumps
		Rubella



Varicella		Chickenpox



HPV		Human Papillomavirus



HiB		Haemophilus influenzae type b



Rota		Rotavirus



PCV		Pneumococcal disease Pneumococcal Meningitis



MPSV4		Meningococcal Disease



Flu		Influenza

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES ON VACCINES

Vaccine Abbreviations

Adhering to vaccine schedule is best way to protect children from disease

MMR Vaccine has its day in Court

50 Years of Vaccine Progress: A Timeline

Adhering to vaccine schedule is best way to protect children from disease

Printable Vaccine Information for Parents

Are your child's immunizations up to date: An Interactive Guide

A Childhood killer once vanquished is returning

A New Pediatric Disease: Complacency

After the Immunization

After the Shots

Keep a Current Immunization Record

Tips for Finding Missing Immunization Records

A Parents guide to kids' vaccines

As a reminder, this information should not be relied on as medical advice and is not intended to replace the advice of your child’s pediatrician. Please read our full disclaimer.