Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare 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/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/immunization/Pages/Immunization-Schedule.aspx
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/
Vaccinating children is one of the most important things we do as
pediatricians, helping to make sure each generation is healthier than ever
before. Polio, pertussis (whooping cough), haemophilus influenza meningitis,
pnuemoccocal meningitis, measles, mumps, and chicken pox are just a few of
the very serious or deadly diseases once common, that we now almost never
see because of protection from vaccines.
We feel strongly about the importance of vaccines and want you to have as
much information as needed for you to feel comfortable about vaccinating
your child.
Here are some additional web sites that offer accurate medical information
about immunizations:
- Center for Disease Control information updates
- What would happen if we stopped vaccinating?
- American Academy of Pediatrics information for parents
- National Immunization Info. Network National Immunization Info. Network - Great list of vaccines and the diseases they prevent Great list of vaccines and the diseases they prevent
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We also recommend an annual flu vaccine for children over 6 months and
for
parents of young children.
Many childhood illnesses have diminished over the last twenty years as a result of widespread expansion of the immunization program. Please contact our office with concerns and questions you may have regarding vaccinations.
Click on schedules below for printable .pdf files
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