I am pleased that you have chosen to bring your child for an office visit with me at RMC and I look forward to meeting you! In an effort to meet your child’s needs re: immunizations, kindly advise me whether or not you believe that your child is due for their vaccines. If we know in advance, we will make every effort to have them available on the day that you are scheduled to see me.
6 weeks: | DTP-HepB-Hib + IPV |
3 months: | DTP-HepB-Hib + OPV |
6 months: | DTP-HepB-Hib + OPV |
12 months: | MMR |
18 months: | DTP/OPV + MMR |
4-6 years | DTP/OPV |
11-12 years: | Td/OPV |
DTP: | Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis |
IPV: | Injectable Polio |
OPV: | Oral Polio |
HepB: | Hepatitis B |
MMR: | Measles-Mumps-Rubella |
Td: | Tetanus |
Many parents have heard about the “alternative vaccines” that can either replace the mandated MOH immunizations or supplement them. Often times, parents of children born abroad may request these, however, anyone can request them AND if your child was born abroad it does not mean he/she must obtain the same vaccines – as they can be quite cost-prohibitive. These vaccines can be pre-ordered and we can discuss them during our office visit.