Immunizations in Grand Rapids & Jenison, MI
The best way to care for your child is with preventative care. This way, you’re helping them avoid any diseases that may come their way and they’re protected while they’re on the playground. Immunizations are vital when it comes to protecting your child from germs that can be found while they’re playing with other kids or are just out in public. Because of these vaccines, you no longer have to worry about your child suffering from infections like measles or polio that can cause long-term damage and other health issues.
Why Immunizations Are So Important
As soon as your child is born, they’ll receive their first immunization. These shots will help keep your child safe and help their growing body fight off many dangerous illnesses they could be exposed to. It’s much easier to take this preventative step than it is to care for your child after they’ve contracted a disease. This helps you avoid any long-term effects that any of these diseases may have to your child’s health. We have noticed that measles and whooping cough are coming back because of resistance to getting children vaccinated. We protect your children with the vaccine schedule recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Getting your child immunized also helps the community in the long run by protecting others who aren’t able to be vaccinated for various reasons. Immunizations also save you money by helping you avoid extra visits to the doctor.
From the time that they’re born to around 4 years old, you should expect to visit your child’s pediatrician more than once a year for checkups and to maintain their immunization schedule. Some of the common immunizations include:
- Hepatitis B
- Rotavirus
- Tetanus
- Poliovirus
- Influenza
- Measles, mumps, rubella
- Hepatitis A
- Human papillomavirus
- Chickenpox
- Meningitis
Our Vaccine Philosophy
Western Michigan 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 https://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm
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.