There is a lot of misinformation on the internet about healthcare, including immunizations. The truth is, immunizations are one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent serious illness and disease, especially for children. The pediatricians at The Kidz Docs in Alexandria, VA, provide a wide range of medical care for children, including immunizations.
What You Need to Know about Immunizations for Children
Let’s look at just a few of the many reasons why immunizations are important. Consider that immunizations:
- Provide your child with immunity against serious illnesses and diseases like flu, hepatitis, meningitis, and more
- Prevent the spread of infectious diseases to others, including you, your family members, your child’s teachers, and others
- Are required for your child to enter daycare and school
These are the facts about immunizations:
They are safe because they have been rigorously tested and approved by both the FDA and CDC before they are released to the public.
They are convenient because they can be administered at your child’s well visit and school or sports physical appointments.
They are effective because they boast a success rate of 90% to 99% according to healthychildren.org.
These are the immunizations your child should have from birth through age 18, according to the CDC:
- Hepatitis B
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
- Haemophilus influenza type B
- Polio
- Pneumococcal conjugate
- Rotavirus
- Measles, mumps, rubella
- Chickenpox
- Hepatitis A
- Human papillomavirus
- Meningococcal conjugate
- Flu
- COVID
To view or print the CDC immunization schedule, please click here:
Your child will most likely receive the first doses of some vaccines within the first few days of birth. The first newborn care visit will probably happen at the same time. Subsequent doses will be administered at subsequent newborn visits and well-child visits as your child gets older.
Talk with Your Pediatrician Today
To learn more about the importance of immunizations and how they can safeguard your child’s health, talk with the experts. Call the pediatricians at The Kidz Docs in Alexandria, VA. You can reach them in the office by calling (703) 765-6093, so call today.