Joliet 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

http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm

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

Immunizations in Joliet, IL

Immunizations are an important part of any child's routine healthcare. The pediatric team at Joliet Pediatrics in Joliet, IL, is available for scheduled appointments to discuss and administer your child's immunizations.

Important Facts To Know About Immunizations

Starting from birth, children are immunized against the disease. Immunizations are doses of either a live (attenuated) virus or an inactive virus that are given in small doses to trigger an immune response to that specific disease. Both types produce the same result, which is the immunization of certain diseases. It is common after an immunization is given for your child to experience mild side effects such as soreness from the injection, fever, fussiness, or headache. It is rare for a child to have more complicated side effects, but it can happen. Watching your child for a few hours after the immunizations are given is recommended.

Children have naturally low immunity when firstborn. Nonimmunized children are at greater risk of becoming infected with a disease and being unable to fight the disease off than children who receive regularly scheduled immunizations. Nonimmunized children are also at a greater risk for internal bodily damage and complications from illness. These same children also have a greater risk of spreading a disease to other people.

It is also important to not skip or pick what immunizations are given to your child. The pattern of immunizations is specifically planned for your child's maximum health benefit. Following the CDC immunization age guidelines is best. Also, researchers have found no correlation that immunizations can cause Autism.  

Flu vaccines are safely offered every year and are recommended. COVID-19 vaccines can be given to children as young as 6 months in a two or three-series shot format. 

Our Vaccine Philosophy

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 A brief fact sheet on vaccines from the AAP

Contact Us Today

Please call our Joliet, IL office location today with your questions regarding immunizations or to schedule your child's appointment at (815) 741-8888.