Chickenpox vaccine
We currently have Varivax vaccine for all ages (1 yr. - 18 yrs. of age). Gardasil Vaccine for Girls and Now Also for Boys
The human papilloma virus vaccine Gardasil is now approved for boys age 9 years and up. The vaccine is effective against genital warts. Gardasil protects girls from cervical cancer and genital warts. Cervarix, another HPV vaccine, is also effective against cervical cancer in girls. Prevnar 13
The new pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar 13 takes the place of Prevnar 7. Children up to age 59 months should receive at least one dose of the Prevnar 13 even if they have already received all 4 doses of Prevnar 7. The Prevnar 13 is effective against more strains of the disease. The state of Louisiana is requiring that all children under the age of 2 years, receive one dose of PCV 7. |