Immunizations
Sandhills 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.
Flu Clinics
As of December 2011, it is still not too late to get protected from the Flu!
Sandhills Pediatrics is trying something new this year-Walk In Flu Clinics at 7 Lakes and Raeford offices until further notice!
-7 Lakes: Walk in flu clinic is Monday-Friday 8:30am-11:30am, 1:30pm-4:00pm
-Raeford: Walk in flu clinic is Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-11:30am, 1:30pm-4:00pm
We will eventually start this in Southern Pines, but for now Southern Pines flu vaccines will be by appointment!
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 that can cause death and horrific permanent disabilities, and are administered as one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.
We are happy to discuss any concerns about vaccines at your child's next visit.
Recommended Immunization Schedule
- 0-6 Years -Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years | 2011
- Please note that we use combination vaccines at many visits in babies so there are fewer injections than the CDC chart shows!
- 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
Dr Ari Brown answers vaccine Q&As: Excellent summary of vaccine/autism (non)controversy
The problem with Dr Bob's "alternative"/delayed protection vaccine schedule: Dr Paul Offit, international vaccine expert, dissects Dr Bob Sears' vaccine schedule.
Unprotected People: From the Immunization Action Coalition: Read real-life accounts of people who have suffered or died from vaccine-preventable diseases: compelling personal testimonies, remembrances, case reports, and newspaper articles
PKIDS: From Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases: One day in May, eight families affected by vaccine preventable diseases gathered in a small studio in New Jersey to share their stories.
Families Fighting Flu: From an advocacy Group founded by parents whose children became severely ill from Influenza.
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