How vaccinations from your pediatricians in Jefferson City, MO, can help your child stay healthy.
Vaccinations have saved millions of lives through the decades, especially among young children. As a parent, you want to protect your child’s health, and you also want to know the facts about vaccines.
Dr. Hildegard Emslander and Dr. Lora Folz at JC Peds in Jefferson City, MO, offer comprehensive children’s medical services, including vaccinations to help your child stay healthy.
These are a few of the most frequently asked questions about children’s vaccinations:
Why are vaccines so important for children?
A child’s immune system is not as fully developed as that of an adult. This makes children much more vulnerable to contagious and serious diseases.
How effective are vaccines?
Vaccines are very effective, boasting a 90-99% success rate in preventing contagious, infectious, and serious diseases.
How safe are vaccines?
Vaccines are rigorously tested in clinical trials before they are ever released for public use. They must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reviewed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Are vaccines required?
Yes, your child must be vaccinated before attending daycare or school. Your daycare or school facility is required to check for proof of the required immunizations. Your pediatrician can help you get the documentation you need.
Which vaccines are required?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides a list of required vaccinations from birth to 18 years old. These include:
- Hepatitis B
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
- Haemophilus influenza type B
- Polio
- Pneumococcal conjugate
- Rotavirus
- Measles, mumps, rubella
- Chickenpox
- Hepatitis A
- Human papillomavirus
- Meningococcal conjugate
- Flu
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To learn more about the importance of vaccinations and how they can help your child stay healthy, call Dr. Hildegard Emslander and Dr. Lora Folz at JC Peds in Jefferson City, MO. You can reach them in the office by calling (573) 606-7337, so call today.