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 You should browse the Web site http://www.vaccinateyourbaby.org

You don't want to miss this newly-launched Web site with a video and lots of information for parents who wish to learn the truth about immunization and how best to protect their children from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Learn more by clicking on each of the following new vaccines that are now recommended for children of different ages.

· Hepatitis A Vaccine

· Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine

· Rotavirus Vaccine

· Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Hepatitis A Vaccine

-A viral illness which can cause severe liver disease leading to flu-like symptoms, jaundice, hospitalization and even death.

-Given six months apart as a two shot series and recommended for children one years old and older.

          Please call The Children's Clinic at 610-378-1722 with any questions or to make an appointment. 

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2)  Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine

-Initial dose given usually at a child’s one year check-up.

-Due to the increased occurrences of chicken pox outbreaks among vaccinated children it is now recommended that children four years old and older receive a booster shot to help increase their body’s immunity to chicken pox.

-Children who have had actual chicken pox do not need the vaccine.

Please call The Children's Clinic at 610-378-1722 with any questions or to make an appointment. 

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3)  Rotavirus Vaccine

-The most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in young children resulting in fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes dehydration resulting in hospitalization for intravenous fluids.

-This is an oral vaccine, recommended for two month old infants and is given in a three dose series.

Please call The Children's Clinic at 610-378-1722 with any questions or to make an appointment. 

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4)  Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine

-Viral illness contracted primarily by sexual contact which has been shown to be the main cause of cervical cancer in adulthood.

-It is recommended for young women eleven years and older and given as a three shot series.

-Receiving the vaccine does not replace routine gynecological evaluations for all young women who have become sexually active.

Please call The Children's Clinic at 610-378-1722 with any questions or to make an appointment.

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