Childhood Vaccines
Childhood vaccines may seem overwhelming as a new parent.
We are here to help.
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics have recommended a vaccine schedule to protect children from deadly diseases. Vaccines help greatly reduce the risk of spread and even eliminate risk of spread from one child to another.
Please see the link on the left hand side for more information on vaccine schedules
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For the sake of protecting our patient population from exposure to vaccine preventible diseases, we are no longer accepting new patients who do not want to vaccine their children
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Vaccines can prevent serious diseases that once killed or harmed many infants, children, and adults. Do we really want give up one of our greatest achievements in public health?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do vaccines work and why does my child need them?
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A vaccine is a dead or weakened version or part of a bacteria or virus that causes disease. By exposing a child to a disease in vaccine form, we are delivering a "message" to their immune systems in order for their healthy immune system to produce protection in preparation of exposure to these diseases. Vaccines allow the body to create Antibodies to protect a child from contracting that disease when they get exposure.
4 million deaths worldwide are prevented by childhood vaccination every year (CDC). There are currently more than 25 safe and effective vaccines that prevent diseases, provide protection for life and reduce risk of outbreaks.
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Are Vaccines Safe for my Child?
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YES. Millions of children are safely immunized every year. The risk associated with Vaccine preventable diseases STRONGLY outweigh those of the vaccine.
Expecting 100% safety is impossible; no medical product or intervention, from aspirin to heart surgery, can ever be guaranteed 100% safe. What we do know for sure is that the risks associated with vaccine-preventable diseases by far outweigh those of vaccines. In the worst of cases, infectious, but preventable diseases, such as measles, can kill.
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Can vaccines overwhelm my baby’s immune system?
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No. Vaccines help fight infections by introducing a "message" to the body on what the disease looks like. The bodys immune system then creates antibodies as protection to fight off disease. Vaccine components may come from a killed or weakened form of the bacteria or virus that cause disease but will not cause the child to get sick from disease. Even if a baby receives several vaccines in 1 day, it is safe and the best way to prevent serious diseases.
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Is there a link between Vaccines and Autism?
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No. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral changes. Many studies have been conducted to show that there is No Link between childhood vaccines and autism.
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Are there any side effects from vaccines?
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Vaccines, like any medication, may cause some side effects. Most are minor, such as injection site soreness, increased fussiness, low grade fever, Typically this only lasts for 1-2 days. This can be managed by applying a cool, wet washcloth to sore area and taking Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen
Most of these side effects are very minor, like soreness where the shot was given, fussiness, or a low-grade fever. These side effects typically only last a couple of days and are treatable. For example, you can apply a cool, wet washcloth on the sore area to ease discomfort and Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen.
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But haven't we gotten rid of many of these diseases in USA?
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There are many diseases that remain common in the US but many diseases are no longer common in USA because of vaccines. If we suddenly stopped vaccinating, the diseases will quickly reemerge as seen among many anti-vaccine communities in the US. Some diseases such as measles are common in other parts of the world. Thousands of international travelers enter the US daily and may be carrying these diseases. If our children are not protected through vaccines, they will be vulnerable to disease if exposed.
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