East Milton Pediatrics follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). For information about these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis.
Our Vaccine Philosophy
Our practice believes that all children should receive the recommended vaccines according to the guidelines provided by the AAP and the CDC. As such, we ask all of our patients to follow the guidelines as well. We expect all patients to begin vaccinations by 2 months of age.
Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing diseases and health complications in children and young adults. Regular vaccinations help children ward off infections, and are administered as one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.
Recommended Immunization Schedule
- 0-6 Years -Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years | 2011
- 7-18 Years-Schedule for Persons Aged 7 Through 18 Years | 2011
- Catch-up Schedule -Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind | 2011
Resources
Vaccine Safety: The Facts A brief fact sheet on vaccines from the AAP
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart
May give acetaminophen dose every 4 - 6 hours:
| Weight | Tylenol Milligram Dosage |
Old Tylenol Infant drops 80mg/0.8ml |
Tylenol Infant/Children’s liquid 160mg/5ml |
Tylenol Chewables 80mg each |
Tylenol Junior 160mg each |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 8 lbs | 40 mg | ½ dropper (0.4 ml) | ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) | N/A | N/A |
| 9 – 11 lbs | 60 mg | ¾ dropper (0.6 ml) | â…“ tsp (1.875 ml) | N/A | N/A |
| 12 – 17 lbs | 80 mg | 1 dropper (0.8 ml) | ½ tsp (2.5 ml) | N/A | N/A |
| 18 – 23 lbs | 120 mg | 1 ½ dropper (1.2 ml) | 3/4 tsp (3.75 ml) | N/A | N/A |
| 24 – 35 lbs | 160 mg | 2 droppers (1.6 ml) | 1 tsp (5 ml) | 2 tablets | 1 tablet |
| 36 – 47 lbs | 240 mg | 3 droppers (2.4 ml) | 1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) | 3 tablets | 1 ½ tablet |
| 48 – 59 lbs | 320 mg | N/A | 2 tsp (10 ml) | 4 tablets | 2 tablets |
| 60 - 71 lbs | 400 mg | N/A | 2 ½ tsp (12.5 ml) | 5 tablets | 2 ½ tablets |
| 72 – 95 lbs | 500 mg | N/A | 3 tsp (15 ml) | 6 tablets | 3 tablets |
Ibuprofen (Motrin / Advil) Dosing Chart
May give ibuprofen dose every 6 - 8 hours:
| Weight | Motrin Milligram Dosage |
Motrin Infant drops 50mg/1.25ml |
Motrin Children's liquid 100mg/5ml |
Motrin Chewables 50mg each |
Motrin Junior 100mg each |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 – 17 lbs | 50 mg | 1 dropper (1.25 ml) | ½ tsp (2.5 ml) | N/A | N/A |
| 18 – 23 lbs | 75 mg | 1 ½ dropper (1.875 ml) | 3/4 tsp (3.75 ml) | N/A | N/A |
| 24 – 35 lbs | 100 mg | 2 droppers (2.5 ml) | 1 tsp (5 ml) | 2 tablets | 1 tablet |
| 36 – 47 lbs | 150 mg | 3 droppers (3.75 ml) | 1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) | 3 tablets | 1 ½ tablet |
| 48 – 59 lbs | 200 mg | N/A | 2 tsp (10 ml) | 4 tablets | 2 tablets |
| 60 – 71 lbs | 250 mg | N/A | 2 ½ tsp (12.5 ml) | 5 tablets | 2 ½ tablets |
| 72 – 95 lbs | 300 mg | N/A | 3 tsp (15 ml) | 6 tablets | 3 tablets |
