Vaccines will be a part of your child's life just as they were a part of your own childhood. It may be difficult to remember the exact details of each or what they were meant for when you got them, but now in the role of parent, it will be your responsibility to know and to keep track of the shots they receive. It can all seem a bit overwhelming but when it comes to immunizations you depend on your Jacksonville, FL, pediatrician for help. Learn more about what types of immunizations your child can expect and when by reaching out to your local professionals of Jacksonville Kids Pediatrics, Dr. Alexandra Kostur, and Dr. Roman Criollo.
Help Keeping Track
The immunization schedule is a table that details the recommended shots and the age at which most children should get them. The CDC website is an excellent resource as they show you this information in detail, information that you can trust to be accurate and up to date.
But even this can be a lot to take in, so while you do want all this information regarding immunizations at your own fingertips, your Jacksonville, FL, pediatrician is also educated in the subject. Your child's doctor will often remind you that a shot is coming up and they can be a much better resource than a website as they can answer your questions in person and help address any of your concerns.
The Importance of Vaccines
Vaccines protect your children from the damaging effects of a wide variety of diseases, but vaccines are important because they can protect all kids. Vaccines have helped eradicate or control diseases that at one point threatened so many lives.
The way they work is by boosting your child's immune system, which is capable on its own to deal with intruders. But under certain circumstances, the immune system can become overwhelmed, much more so when it deals with a pathogen it has not encountered before. This is where vaccines come in, by introducing either a dead or weakened, or even just a portion of a pathogen the body learns how to fight against it if it ever encounters the actual disease.
So if you need help managing your child's immunization schedule and live in or near the Jacksonville, FL, area you can arrange a visit with Dr. Kostur and Dr. Criollo of Jacksonville Kids Pediatrics by dialing (904) 446-9991.