At Premier Pediatrics of Houston, we feel strongly that vaccinating children on schedule with currently available vaccines is absolutely the right thing to do for all children and young adults. However, should you have doubts, please discuss these with us in advance of your visit, we may slightly alter the schedule. If you absolutely refuse to vaccinate your child, we ask that you seek care with a provider who shares your views.
Here at Premier Pediatrics of
Houston, we follow the immunization guidelines recommended by the
American Academy of Pediatrics. We are committed to quality health
care and we believe strongly in the safety, effectiveness, and the
importance of these vaccines. Please note that this schedule is
subject to change when the American Academy of Pediatrics updates
its recommendations. We will inform you of these changes as they
occur.
2 month visit Pediarix (DTaP/Polio/Hepatitis B)
Hib
Prevnar
Rotavirus (oral)
4 month visit Pediarix
Hib
Prevnar
Rotavirus (oral)
6 month visit Pediarix
Prevnar
Rotavirus (oral)
12 month visit Prevnar
MMR
Varicella
Hepatitis A
15 month visit DTAP
Hib
18 month visit Hepatitis A
4 year visit Prquad (MMR/Varicella)
Kinrix (DTaP/Polio)
11 year visit TDAP
Meningococcal
HPV
16 year visit Meningoccocal
Influenza vaccine to begin yearly at 6 months of age
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are over-the-counter pain and fever reducers. Fever is the body’s normal response to infections and is usually not a cause for concern. Treating your child's fever with acetaminophen or ibuprofen can make your child more comfortable but will not make the infection go away any faster.
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ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE
IMPORTANT: There are 2 different strengths of Infant Drops available; make sure you check which strength you have before you dose!
| Child's weight (pounds) | 6-11 | 12-17 | 18-23 | 24-35 | 36-47 | 48-59 | 60--71 | 72-95 | lbs |
| Total amount (mg) | 40 | 80 | 120 | 160 | 240 | 325 | 480 | 650 | mg |
| Drops 160mg/5ml | 1.25 ml | 2.5ml | 3.75ml | 5 ml | 7.5 ml | 10 | -- | -- | ml |
| Drops 80 mg/0.8ml | 0.4ml | 0.8ml | 1.2ml | 1.6ml | 2.4ml | -- | -- | -- | ml |
| Syrup: 160 mg/5 ml (1 tsp) | 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 3 | tsp |
| Chewable 80 mg tablets | -- | -- | 1½ | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5-6 | 6 | tabs |
| Chewable 160mg tablets | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 3 | 3 | tabs |
| Adult 325 mg tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1-1½ | 2 | tabs |
>
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) Dosage: determine by finding
your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
> Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Don't give more than 5
times a day.
> Note: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325, and 650 mg
suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by
mouth).
IBUPROFEN DOSAGE
| Child's weight (pounds) | 12-17 | 18-23 | 24-35 | 36-47 | 48-59 | 60-71 | 72-95 | 96 | lbs |
| Total amount (mg) | 50 | 75 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 | 400 | mg |
| Drops 50 mg/1.25 ml | 1.25ml | 1.875 ml | 2.5 m | 3.75 ml | 5 ml | -- | -- | -- | dropper |
| Syrup: 100 mg/2.5 ml | 1.25 | -- | 2.5 | -- | 5.0 | -- | -- | -- | ml |
| Liquid 100 mg/5 ml (tsp) | ½ | 3/4 | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 3 | 4 | tsp |
| Chewable 80 mg tablets | -- | -- | 1½ | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5-6 | 8 | tabs |
| Junior-strength 100 mg tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2 | 2½ | 3 | 4 | tabs |
| Adult 200 mg tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1-1½ | 2 | tabs |
> Ibuprofen
(e.g. Advil and Motrin) Dosage: determine by finding your child's
weight in the top row of the dosage table.
> Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
> Don't use under 6 months of age (Reason: safety not
established and doesn't have FDA approval.)
American Academy of Pediatrics
All patients will benefit from these learning activities that can be performed with your child at home.
Please print and use the suggested learning activities for your child's curent age.