LARGO LOCATION
1300 Caraway Court #106
Largo, MD 20774
(301) 322-9500
COLUMBIA LOCATION
The Clusters at Twin Knoll
5401 Twin Knolls Road #11
Columbia, MD 21045
(443) 979-7819
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Immunizations
Children First Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 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.
OUR NEW VACCINE POLICY
We believe professionally that to not vaccinate puts children at risk for contacting vaccine- preventable illness and place other vulnerable children in the office at risk as well. These preventable diseases can cause serious illness, brain damage and even death. Vaccines are safe and are clearly safer than no vaccines. As a group practice, we feel we must implement a consistent policy in regards to Parental Refusal of Immunizations. Refusal of vaccines indicates a difference in the philosophy of care to our patients. It is our hope that no patient is discharged from our practice due to vaccine refusal, however for continued refusal, it would be best to terminate our doctor-patient relationship. If we cannot be trusted to provide the best care of your child(ren), then you may not trust or medical recommendations as professionals in other aspects of care.
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 Safety facts on vaccines from the AAP
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LARGO LOCATION 1300 Caraway Court Suite #106 Largo, MD 20774 (301) 322-9500 |
COLUMBIA LOCATION 5401 Twin Knolls Road Suite#11 Columbia, MD 21045 (443) 979-7819 |