US Vaccine Schedule - Recommended Immunization Schedule for 2010The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)publishes a yearly Vaccine Schedule for the US called Vaccine Recommended Immunization Schedule. A little history. Since 1995, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) get together annually to publish the US Vaccine Recommended immunization schedule. Before 1995 they would issue a review every few years. The first vaccine schedule recommendation dates back to late 30’s, early 40’s.Vaccines stand today as the mainstream tool to control and prevent disease What is included for 2010? The annual recommendation is issued in three versions:
Let's review what is included on each recommendation: Ages 0-6. Includes vaccines for 15 diseases:
See the full CDC Recommended vaccine schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years on PDF format (includes graphic representations of the Recommended Schedule including notes and rules) Ages 7-18. Includes recommendations for high risk groups and/or as a catch up schedule for 14 diseases:
Catch up Schedule (4 months to 18 years). Contains recommended times and minimum interval between doses when the vaccines are not started at the original ages as per the 0-6 schedule, this is known as Delayed Vaccination. Vaccinations can be delayed for many reasons; parents may want the child's immune system to be stronger when vaccines are administered or they are unsure about vaccinations and want to perform more research. Many doctors will support delayed vaccinations unless there are risk factors, like in the case of a child who is more likely to get exposed to a disease early. Doctors can also recommend delayed vaccinations if the child is sick, has a fever or is facing other health challenges that affect the immune system. A common scenario is an unvaccinated person coming from another country; they would also follow a catch up vaccine schedule. See the full CDC Recommended CATCH UP schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years on PDF format (Includes notes and rules) Prepare your child for the vaccines - Minimize fevers and crankiness. Vaccines are meant to create an immune response, the vaccine schedule is certainly aggressive, you can help your little one (or not so little) to minimize adverse reactions such fevers, crankiness and other hidden side effects by boosting his/her immune system 3 days before and after the vaccine. Ask you pediatrician if you can give your baby the following: It is easy, 3 days before, 3 days after, holistic pediatricians recommend:
This is important because their little bodies will be asked to perform really remarkable things by building immunity to a disease; by taking them to a vaccine appointment only when they are in top shape we are giving them the best chance.
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