Physicals & Immunizations

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We offer physicals for children and immunizations for children and adults at our 137 Henry St. Clinic. We do not offer physicals for adults.

Physicals & Immunizations for Children

We provide physicals and immunizations for children up to 18 years old on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 8:30 am to 3 pm. Appointment required - please call 203-977-5385. 

Name of Vaccine

Number of Doses

Age Given

Why it's Important

What it Prevents

Required for Public School?

DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Preschool through kindergarten: 4 doses Last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday Protects against: Diphtheria, Tetanus (Lockjaw), and Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Diphtheria can lead to difficulty breathing, heart failure, or death; Tetanus-related muscle stiffness and spasms, and Pertussis severe coughing fits.
Grades 1-6: at least 4 doses The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday.

Students who start the series at age 7 or older only need a total of 3
doses.
Protects against: Diphtheria, Tetanus (Lockjaw), and Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Diphtheria can lead to difficulty breathing, heart failure, or death; Tetanus-related muscle stiffness and spasms, and Pertussis severe coughing fits.
Hepatitis A Preschool through 11th grade: 2 doses given six calendar months apart First dose on or after 1st birthday Prevents Hepatitis A virus infection, which affects the liver and can cause jaundice and abdominal pain. Hepatitis A virus infection and related liver complications.
Hepatitis B Preschool through 12th grade: 3 doses Last dose on or after 2nd birthday Prevents Hepatitis B virus infection, which can cause liver disease, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death.
Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b) Preschool: 1 dose On or after 1st birthday Protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria, which can cause severe infections like meningitis and pneumonia. Meningitis, pneumonia, and other severe infections in children.
Kindergarten: 1 dose On or after 1st birthday for children under 5 years old Protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria, which can cause severe infections like meningitis and pneumonia. Meningitis, pneumonia, and other severe infections in children.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Two doses; second dose given 6-12 months after first If initiated between 9 and 14 years old Protects against HPV infections, which can cause genital warts and various cancers. Cervical cancer, other HPV-related cancers, and genital warts. NO
Three doses; second dose given 1-2 months after first dose and third dose given 6 months after second dose If initiated between 15 and 45 years old Protects against HPV infections, which can cause genital warts and various cancers. Cervical cancer, other HPV-related cancers, and genital warts. NO
Influenza (Flu) Preschool: 1 dose annually between August 1 and December 31

(2 doses separated by at least 28 days required for those receiving vaccine for the first time)
Six months or older Prevents seasonal influenza virus infections, which cause respiratory illness and can lead to severe complications. Influenza, its symptoms, and complications like pneumonia.
Meningococcal Grades 7-12: 1 dose Prevents infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, which can lead to meningitis and bloodstream infections. Meningitis, bloodstream infections, and related complications.
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Preschool: 1 dose On or after 1st birthday Prevents: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (German Measles). Measles, Mumps swelling of salivary glands, and Rubella birth defects and miscarriages.
Kindergarten through 12th grade: 2 doses sperated by at least 28 days One dose on or after 1st birthday Prevents: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (German Measles). Measles, Mumps swelling of salivary glands, and Rubella birth defects and miscarriages.
Pneumococcal Preschool: 1 dose On or after 1st birthday Prevents infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, including pneumonia and meningitis. Pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.
Kindergarten: 1 dose On or after 1st birthday for children under 5 years old Prevents infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, including pneumonia and meningitis. Pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.
Polio Preschool through 12th grade: 3 doses Last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday Prevents polio. Spinal cord infection and paralysis.
TD (Tetanus, Diphtheria) Grades 7-12: 1 dose for students who completed their primary DTaP series Students who start the series at age 7 or older only need 3 doses of
tetanus-diphtheria containing vaccine, one of which must be Tdap
Protects against two bacterial infections: Tetanus and Diphtheria. Tetanus-related muscle stiffness and spasms, and Diphtheria throat infections.
Varicella (Chickenpox) Preschool: 1 dose On or after 1st birthday or verification of disease Protects against the varicella-zoster virus, preventing chickenpox. Chickenpox, its symptoms, and related complications like bacterial infections.
Kindergarten through 12th grade: 2 doses seperated by at least 3 months

28 days between doses is acceptable if the
doses have already been administered
First dose on or after 1st birthday or verification of disease Protects against the varicella-zoster virus, preventing chickenpox. Chickenpox, its symptoms, and related complications like bacterial infections.

 

Immunizations for Adults

We provide the following immunizations for adults ages 18 and up: 

  • MMR (for entering college) 
  • TDAP (for caregivers of infants)
  • Hepatitis A & B 
  • HPV

Please call 203-977-5385 for an appointment.

 

Location

137 Henry St, Stamford, CT 06902

Free parking available at 34 Woodland Ave.