Immunizations

Immunizations are one of the best preventative medicine practices that physicians have available today. Thanks to vaccines, many of the serious and deadly diseases that plagued children years ago are infrequently seen in the United States today.

Southdale Pediatric Associates follows the immunization schedules recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). These schedules have been researched extensively, are proven to be safe, and help ensure that children are protected from these serious illnesses during their most vulnerable ages.

What is your vaccine policy?

Southdale Pediatrics adheres to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccine schedule, ensuring your child receives the safest and most effective immunizations.

We are strong advocates for vaccination at Southdale Peds. Our goal is build trust with families by fostering open, non-judgmental communication about vaccines. We want to be your trusted advocate to help you make informed health decisions for your child. We do not discharge families who decline vaccines but take a compassionate and educational approach to address vaccine hesitancy.

Southdale Pediatrics Immunization Schedule

Reliable Vaccine Resources

Be an informed parent. Your pediatrician is a trusted resource for questions about the recommended immunization schedule and individual vaccines. We recommend these trusted resources as additional sources of information:

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Vaccine Education Center-Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Pain management for immunizations

We understand that vaccines and blood draws can be scary and painful for your child, please click here for our suggested solutions.

Additional Information

There may be additional vaccines recommended for travel to foreign countries. Please review the recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC and ask about how to get these vaccines if needed.

There is ongoing research to develop new vaccines for today’s serious diseases and to improve the current vaccines. We are always reviewing the current research and making any changes that we feel are needed to help promote the ongoing health of our patients. Please contact your physician if you have any concerns regarding vaccines.