Immunizations

Immunizations in Berkeley, CA and Serving Oakland, CA

The best way to care for your child is with preventative care. This way, you’re helping them avoid any diseases that may come their way and they’re protected while they’re on the playground. Immunizations are vital when it comes to protecting your child from germs that can be found while they’re playing with other kids or are just out in public. Because of these vaccines, you no longer have to worry about your child suffering from infections like smallpox or polio that can cause long-term damage and issues.

The Importance of Child Immunizations

As soon as your child is born, they’ll receive their first immunization. These shots will help keep your child safe and help their growing body fight off any illnesses that may come their way. It’s much easier to take this preventative step than it is to care for your child after they’ve contracted a disease. This helps you avoid any long-term effects that any of these diseases may have to your child’s health. We have noticed that TB, measles, and whooping cough are coming back because of resistance to getting children vaccinated. We will work with parents on the immunization schedule.  

Getting your child immunized also helps the community in the long run by protecting others who aren’t able to be vaccinated for various reasons. Immunizations also save you money by helping you avoid extra visits to the doctor.

From the time that they’re born to around 6 years old, you should expect to visit your child’s pediatrician more than once a year for checkups and to maintain their immunization schedule. Some of the common immunizations include:

• Hepatitis B
• Rotavirus
• Tetanus
• Poliovirus
• Influenza
• Measles, mumps, rubella
• Hepatitis A
• Human papillomavirus

Once your child gets older, they’ll only need to maintain their flu shot once a year and their tetanus shot every 10 years.

Kiwi 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 https://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm

For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines

Our Vaccine Philosophy (see also Vaccine Policy below)

Our practice believes that all children should receive the recommended vaccines according to the guidelines provided by the AAP and the CDC. 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.

We are happy to discuss your concerns about vaccines at your child's next visit.

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 Safety facts on vaccines from the AAP

Kiwi Pediatrics Vaccine Policy

As of July 1, 2019 Kiwi Pediatrics has adopted the following policy:

Kiwi Pediatrics strives to serve our local diverse community respectfully and collaboratively. We do our best to utilize evidence based practices. We fully agree with the American Academy of Pediatrics that vaccinating on the current recommended schedule is the best way to keep the children of our community safe and healthy.

Kiwi Pediatrics will only accept new patients who agree to vaccinate their children. We will work with families that prefer an alternative schedule with the goal of having children fully vaccinated by 2 years of age.

We believe a good provider-patient relationship is of the utmost importance. If you have further questions or concerns about immunizations and your child, we encourage you to make an appointment with a Kiwi provider.

Protect your child from preventable diseases by staying up-to-date with their immunizations and vaccinations. Call Kiwi Pediatrics in our Berkeley, CA office at (510) 652-1720 to schedule an appointment! We proudly serve patients in Oakland, CA, so call us today.

Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS)

Read about your child’s vaccines here:

• CDC vaccine information sheets

Vaccination Schedule

Immunization Schedule for Children (birth through 6 years)

• Download PDF: Recommended Immunizations for Children (English), from birth through 6 years.
• Download PDF: Vacunas Recomendadas para Niños (Español), desde el nacimiento hasta los 6 años de edad.
• See also: Immunizations and Developmental Milestones (English)
• See also: Make a Schedule for Your Child for those birth through 18 years For a complete list of recommended immunizations, just select your child’s birth date. You can personalize it by adding your child's name. Once printed, review with your child's healthcare provider.

Immunization Schedule for Preteens and Teens (ages 7-18)

• Download PDF: Recommended Immunizations for Teens (English), from age 7 through 18 years.
• Download PDF: Vacunas Recomendadas para Adolescentes (Español), desde los 7 hasta los 18 años de edad.

For more information, visit the CDC website at:

• Easy to read vaccine schedules