Protect Your Children From Disease
Immunizations have improved the health of millions of people by protecting them from life-threatening infections and disease. By keeping your children up-to-date on their immunizations, you are not only protecting their health, but the health of all those that come in contact with them.
We understand that parents may have concerns about vaccinating their children. The following information provides answers to commonly asked questions, childhood immunization schedules, and descriptions of specific vaccines. We recommend vaccinations according to the schedule put out by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Commonly Asked Questions
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Is it safe to give so many shots at once? Yes
Should my child receive a flu vaccine each year? Most likely, yes.
Do I need to worry about the preservative Thimerosal? No
Is there a relationship between vaccines and autism? There is no evidence to support this concern.
Can I delay or skip vaccines? We do not recommend this for our patients.
Vaccine Schedules
Children and Adolescents Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind
Specific Routine Vaccine Information
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine (DTaP)
Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine - Inactivated, Injectable
Influenza Vaccine - Live, Intranasal
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (German Measles) Vaccine (MMR)
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine