Modified Dr. Bob Sears Vaccine Schedule

The following is an alternative vaccine schedule that we have adapted from one of the original Dr. Bob Sears vaccine schedules. We want to make it clear that we fully support and routinely adminster vaccines according to the AAP and ACHIP guidelines. This vaccination schedule is being displayed as an alternative to choosing not to vaccinate due to fears of multiple vaccines being given at once. While we feel that it is completely safe to vaccinate according to the AAP/ACHIP guidelines and have done so for our own children, we understand that some parents have concerns. We, by no means want these families to not vaccinate because of these fears, and have therefore devised this alternative schedule to space out the vaccines. We still encourage you to vaccinate according to our routine schedule and are happy to answer any questions you might have.

Vaccine
Age 		Hep-B Hib Hep-A DTaP IPV Prevnar 13 Rotateq
(oral) 		MMR Varicella Tdap
Birth Hepatitis B
1 month Hepatitis B
2 months Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Rotateq (Rotavirus)
3 months Hemophilus Influenza B Prevnar 13(Pneumoccocal)
4 months Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Rotateq (Rotavirus)
5 months Hemophilus Influenza B Prevnar 13(Pneumoccocal)
6 months Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Rotateq (Rotavirus)
7 months Hemophilus Influenza B Prevnar 13(Pneumoccocal)
9 months Hepatitis B Polio
10-11 months Polio
12 months Hepatitis A Prevnar 13(Pneumoccocal)
15 months Hemophilus Influenza B Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis
18 months Hepatitis A Varicella (Chicken Pox)
2 years Polio Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
4 years Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Varicella (Chicken Pox)
5 years Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Polio
11-12 years Tetanus and Diphtheria Booster

Gardasil (HPV) is currently offered to female patients age 9-21 and has been licensed for use in males of the same age. We are currently awaiting insurance clearance prior to offering the vaccine for males. It is given in a three dose series at intervals of 0, 2, and 6 months.
Menactra is offered to all patients age 11-18 as a single dose.
*MMR can be given as early as 12 months depending on the comfort level of the parent. Remember, the earlier the vaccination, the less risk of getting the illness.
*Hep B can be postponed until a later date as long as the mother's labs were negative.
*For comparison, you may view the CDC Vaccination Schedule.