At ABC Pediatrics, we firmly believe that your child should be vaccinated as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) originating from the CDC and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is our policy that our patients receive vaccinations according the the ACIP schedule. We maintain the option to terminate your child's care here if you choose to withold immunizations from your child. We feel strongly about vaccinations because we believe that vaccinations are best for your child's health.
Vaccines are among the best researched treatments for children. Multiple studies show that the vaccines are safe and do not cause permanent neurologic or developmental diseases in children. Furthermore, it is essential to keep immunization rates high so that we do not experience outbreaks or resurgences of many of these easily transmittable diseases.
For further information, consult the CDC or AAP websites listed below. For additional immunization information, visit the National Network for Immuniation Information.
Links
American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org
The Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov
CDC Health Topics for Infants and Toddlers http://www.cdc.gov/LifeStages/infants_toddlers.html
CDC's Vaccine Information page www.cdc.gov/vaccines
Safe Kids www.safekids.org
USDA's Food Pyramid website www.mypyramid.gov
Login