We understand you want what is best for your child, and so do we. We can help you get the information you need to make an informed decision.
- We firmly believe in the effectiveness of vaccines to prevent serious illness and to save lives.
- We firmly believe in the safety of our vaccines.
- We firmly believe, based on all the literature, evidence and current studies, that vaccines do not cause autism or other developmental disabilities.
- We firmly believe that vaccinating children and young adults may be the single most important health-promoting intervention we can perform as healthcare providers, and that you can perform as parents.
We are not accepting families who cannot agree to have their children fully vaccinated by age two and who are unwilling to provide all vaccinations required for school admittance. Failure to do so will result in discharge from our practice.
Early vaccination is essential. Diseases that vaccines are meant to prevent are most likely to occur when a child is very young. Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Rotavirus and Acellular pertussis (whooping cough) are just a few of the diseases that the first-year vaccines are designed to prevent. State laws require vaccinations for children who attend public schools, private schools and daycare facilities.
Vaccinations, usually administered through needle injections, are not the most enjoyable experiences for you or your little one. However, they prevent the spread and contraction of diseases.
If you have reservations about a certain vaccine your child is scheduled to receive, ask your child’s doctor about any concerns you have. Also, check with your child’s doctor if they miss a vaccination. Your doctor will know the best time for a “catch-up” vaccination.
