Immunizations for Children

On the first week of school, I showed this chart for Show and Tell. This chart shows the vaccines that are recommended for children from birth through 6 years old. Sunshine Pediatrics, the clinic I do my mentorship, has this chart in every room so that the patient's parents can see what their child needs in order to be up to date on their vaccines.

Hepatitis B is the only vaccine babies receive when they are first born. It's recommended that babies receive this vaccine before leaving the hospital after birth.

Pediarix: is a combination of three that include;

• DTaP: Diphtheria 
• HepB: Hepatitis B
• IPV: Polio 

RV: is what they call Rotateq. It's an oral vaccine, meaning it's given through the mouth. Patients are given this vaccine when they're 2, 4 and 6 months. 

Blog 4: Interview Preparation

1. Who do you plan to interview? Why?  
 My mentor, Dr. Chen, is the person I plan on interviewing. The reason why is because she’s my mentor and I feel like my first interview questions should be answered by her.

2. What additional questions do you plan to ask?

1. What do you think is required to become a Pediatrician?
2. What is the most difficult part of working in Pediatrics?
3. What field do you recommend I major in that would be great for this career? 

Blog 3: Topic Choice and Working EQ

1. List your topic here: 
       My senior topic is Pediatrics.

 2. Write a question that helps to focus your research this month: 
       What is the link between vaccines and autism in children?

 3. I posted the working bibliography on the right hand side of the blog.

Blog 2: Summer Mentorship

Literal:

1. Mentorship Hour Log

2. What is the contact name & number of where you volunteered?

The name of my mentor is Dr. Chen. I volunteered at a Pediatric Clinic in Pomona called Sunshine Pediatrics. (909) 397-5205

3. What questions were raised because of the 10 hours of experience? List them.

            1. How often will I have to meet with my mentor?

            2. How many interviews will I need with my mentor?

            3. I want to know if what I’m doing when I volunteer with my mentor works for this project?

Interpretive:

4. What is the most important thing you gained from this experience? Why?

The most important thing I gained from this experience was going inside the rooms with the doctor and seeing her patients. I saw how she would make sure she answered every question the patient’s parent had. Dr. Chen walked into the rooms remembering every patient. She had a nice connection towards every kid. I learned from this that in order to become a Pediatrician you have to be kind with children and make them feel as if you’re their friend.

Applied:
5. What is your senior project topic going to be? How did what you did help you choose a topic? Please explain.

My senior project topic is going to be on Pediatrics. I’ve always wanted to become a Pediatrician. I did my summer mentorship in the same clinic I did my community service hours. I enjoy volunteering at Sunshine Pediatrics. I gain so much experience from the medical assistants and the doctors. Volunteering there makes me more excited on becoming a Pediatrician.