Immunization Information
We follow the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and CDC for all children. Vaccines are safe and effective for preventing diseases and health complications in children and young adults. Regular vaccinations help children ward off potentially devastating infections, and are administered as one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.
A handy summary of those vaccines and the diseases they protect against can be found here:
More detailed information is available here:
This is the typical schedule we follow, aligned with routine well child exams and the AAP / CDC guidelines:
Elliston Pediatrics immunization schedule
For international travel, we base our recommendations on the CDC guidelines here:
CDC Travel Vaccine Recommendations
For more information about the proven safety and importance of vaccines, this is a great and easy to read resource:
Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia