Peds Vaccination Schedule

Vocabulary terms and definitions summarizing the pediatric and adolescent immunization schedule, including brand names, formulations, age milestones, and mnemonics.

Hep B (At birth)

The vaccine administered at birth.

Pediarix

A combination vaccine containing IPV, Dtap, and Hep B, given at 2, 4, and 6 months.

2/4/6 Months Vaccines

Vaccine schedule consisting of Pediarix (IPV, Dtap, Hep B), PCV, Rota, and Hib.

Influenza (Flu) Vaccine

Vaccine administered starting at 6 months and older ($\ge 6\text{ mths}$).

12 Months (1 yr) Vaccines

Vaccine schedule consisting of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella (chickenpox), and Hep A.

15 Months Vaccines

Booster of the 2/4/6 schedule (without Rota), which includes Dtap (Infanrix), PCV 15/20, and Hib.

Infanrix

The Dtap vaccine formulation administered at 15 months.

18 Months Vaccine

Hep A booster dose.

Kinrix

Combination vaccine given at 4 years old consisting of Dtap + IPV (equal to Pediarix minus Hep B).

ProQuad

Combination MMRV vaccine consisting of MMR + Varicella, administered at 4 years old.

HPV9 (Gardasil)

Vaccine administered at 9 or 11–12 years old that protects against 9 types of HPV.

Tdap (Boostrix)

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine administered at 11–12 years old ($\ne \text{Dtap}$).

MenACWY

Meningococcal vaccine administered at 11–12 years old.

"Too Much Homework"

Mnemonic for the 11–12 year old vaccines: Tdap, MenACWY, and HPV9.

Pen Menvy

Vaccine combination administered at 16 years old containing MenACWY (booster) + MenB.

MenB (16+)

Meningococcal B vaccine given at 16 years of age and older.