Immunizations
We Care Pediatric posts regular updates concerning the latest information on vaccines and vaccination schedules for children. You are encouraged to check our web site often for the most recent news on children's vaccinations.
Children Enrolled in Child Care Facilities
All children entering Pre k grade are required to meet the following requirements:
- Prior to Pre K, you child will need 2nd doses of Varicella and Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines. They also will need their final doses of Dtap and Polio.
- Contact your child care facility about your child's Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231) and the expiration date. If your child is currently enrolled in a 4-year-old pre-K program and has a certificate marked as "Complete for School," they should not need any additional vaccines.

Rules for Sixth (6th) Grade Students
All children entering 6th grade are required to meet the following requirements:
- Starting at 11 years old, it is required that your child have their first meningitis vaccine and Tdap vaccine.
- Although not required, we also recommend beginning the HPV series, which includes 2 vaccines seperated by 6 months.
- Contact your health care provider to receive any needed vaccinations and to obtain the Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231).
Vaccinate your children early and beat the back to school rush!
Recommended Immunization Schedule
Birth
Hep B
RSV
2 months
DTaP
Hep B
HIB
IPV
PCV
Rotavirus
4 months
DTaP
HIB
IPV
PCV
Rotavirus
6 months
DTaP
Hep B
HIB
IPV
PCV
Rotavirus
6 months + (yearly)
Flu Shot
COVID-19
12 months
MMR
PCV
Varicella
15 months
DTaP
Hep A
HIB
2 years
Hep A
4 years
IPV
MMR
5 years
DTaP
MMRV (Proquad)
Varicella
10+ years
Meningococcal (Men B)
If local outbreak; absent or damaged spleen; complement deficiency
11-12 years
Meningococcal ACWY
Serogroup B Meningococcal
Tdap
11-12 years
HPV (Gardasil)
2nd shot: 6-12 months after the first shot. NOTE: May be given @ 9 - 11 y.o. at discretion of the Clinician
15 years
HPV (Gardasil)
If started at 15 years; 3 doses-2nd shot; 2 months after first shot; 3 doses-3rd shot; 6 months after first shot
16 years
Meningococcal ACWY
16-18 years
Meningococcal (Men B)
ask us about frequency
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Vaccine Handouts (VIS)
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