recommended by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) or AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics). Vaccines primary role is to lower morbidity and/or mortality from dangerous, contagious diseases. Although parents and physicians are also interested in this- there are a few other aspects to consider. #1 Is there enough vaccine to go around? Some of the newer vaccines, like MCV 4 (Meningococcal), is very important for adolescents, but there just wasn't enough made. So the AAP had asked that college Freshmen and military personnel be first to receive it. When the shortage resolves, eleven and twelve year olds will be the age group targeted. As of November 2006, the AAP has recommended giving MCV4 to teenagers, as the shortage has believed to have been resolved. Currently Hib and Hepatitis A have a shortage. |
The New Immunizations- Which are Necessary?
Are vaccines safe? American studies continue to disprove any link with vaccines and autism. gov/od/science/iso/concerns/mmr_autism_factsheet.htm Gardasil Safety Profile http://www.cdc. gov/vaccinesafety/vaers/FDA_and_CDC_Information.htm |
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Rotavirus http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5512a1.htm?s_cid=rr5512a1_e Three series oral vaccine for 2, 4, 6 month olds. Reduces risk of rotavirus caused diarrhea. The AAP recommends this immunization. Dr. Goldstein is neutral on its administration. MCV4- Meningococcal http://www.cispimmunize.org/pro/pdf/MeningDiseaseVacFact%20Sheet_pro.pdf since November 2006 has once again recommended for 11-12 year old age group.. since November 2006 has once again recommended for 11-12 year old age group.. Dr. Goldstein is RECOMMENDING this immunization for college bound students and active military. Adacel- "the new Tetanus shot" http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5503a1.htm?s_cid=rr5503a1_e This replaces the tetanus booster given between twelve and fourteen years of age. It has pertussis protection along with tetanus protection. It is required by the school system and recommended by the AAP. Dr. Goldstein is RECOMMENDING this immunization for all 12-14 year olds. Hepatitis A- not new, but now recommended- There is a current shortage and therefore not on routine schedule. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5507a1.htm?s_cid=rr5507a1_e This immunization is not new- but the AAP has recently begun recommending it for all children. Check to see if your insurance company is paying for it. Dr. Goldstein is neutral on getting this immunization- and RECOMMENDING it for all children who travel. GARDASIL- HPV- http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/ A vaccine to prevent cervical cancer in women recently FDA approved. Check with your insurance company to see if being covered. Dr. Goldstein is recommending this immunization for all female adolescents. ____________________________________________________________________________ Around the corner... The new Prevnar- Research has started on a new pneumococcal vaccine for infants which will include more "strains" for protection of the pneumococcal bacteria causing pneumonia, meningitis, and ear infections. Smallpox vaccine- Currently only administered to the military and selected medical professionals such as Emergency Department, public health personnel, and crisis management teams. Flu Shot for Avian (Bird) Flu- Several vaccines are in clinical trials to help prevent Influenza and Avian flu. |
booster, second vaccine, as well). This can be costly, especially if you have more than one child! Therefore, many families wish to wait for their insurance company to pay for the immunization. This usually occurs when either the state insurance (Medicaid) begins paying for their patients, or when the public school system requires the immunization for school entry. #3 Does the immunization actually help your child? Some of the newest immunizations target a certain patient. The new Rotavirus immunization for instance must be started on children 2-3 months old. The Meningococcal vaccine is for adolescents and adults, and the HPV vaccine recently approved is targeted for adolescent and adult women... look for this immunization to be given to men in the future. |