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Immunizations
RBK 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 http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis.
Our Vaccine Philosophy
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.
Recommended Immunization Schedule
- 0-6 Years -Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years | 2011
- 7-18 Years-Schedule for Persons Aged 7 Through 18 Years | 2011
- Catch-up Schedule -Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind | 2011
Resources
Vaccine Safety: The Facts A brief fact sheet on vaccines from the AAP
Vaccination: Resources for Pediatricians
Click here to watch a cute little video called vaccine song. It gives us a little history about illness that are long gone because of modern vaccines.
Web sites
1. AAP’s Childhood Immunization Support Program (CISP) Information for providers and parents.
www.cispimmunize.org.
2Why Should I Immunize My Child? A description of the individual diseases and the benefits expected from vaccination.www.cispimmunize.org/fam/why.html|
3. The Immunization Education Program (IEP) of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Includes answers to common vaccine questions and topics, such as addressing vaccine safety concerns; evaluating anti-vaccine claims; sources of accurate immunization information on the Web; and talking with parents about vaccine safety.
http://www.paiep.org/
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Immunization Program
Information about vaccine safety, including Parents’ Guide to Childhood Immunizations
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/parents.htm
5. National Network of Immunization Information (NNii)
Includes the NNii Resource Kit – Communicating with Patients about Immunizations. A guide to help answer patients’ questions and provide the facts about immunizations.
6. Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Information for parents includes Common Concerns About Vaccines, Are Vaccines Safe, and A Look at Each Vaccine.
www.vaccine.chop.edu
7. Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins University
Provides an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety to help guide decision makers and educate physicians, the public and the media about key issues surrounding the safety of vaccines.
www.vaccinesafety.edu
8. The Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion (CCIAP)
CCIAP aims to meet the goal of eliminating vaccine-preventable disease through education, promotion, advocacy, and media relations. It includes resources for parents and providers, including “How to advise parents unsure about immunization” by Scott A. Halperin, MD.
http://immunize.cpha.ca/en/default.aspx
9. Vaccinate Your Baby
The Every Child by Two site serves as a central resource of vaccine information for parents. The site links to the latest research and studies about vaccines, an interactive timeline on the benefits of vaccines, information about vaccine safety and ingredients and the importance of adhering to the recommended schedule.