How immunizations from your pediatrician in Montgomery, AL, can protect your child's health
Having your child immunized is one of the easiest ways to help your child remain healthy. Immunizations are the ultimate protection against serious illnesses and diseases. Some vaccines like the meningococcal vaccine can also save your child's life. Your pediatrician can help your child stay current on necessary immunizations.
Dr. Albert Holloway of Payne & Holloway Pediatrics in Montgomery, AL, offers a wide range of medical services for children, including immunizations to protect your child's health.
Immunizations are important because they offer protection from illnesses like the flu and polio, which used to kill millions of people. When your child is immunized, it can give you peace of mind.
Immunizations are also required for your child to attend daycare or school. You must show proof that your child has had all necessary vaccines and your pediatrician can help keep track of past immunizations and immunizations your child still needs.
The Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, recommends the following immunizations from birth to age 18:
- (Hep B) Hepatitis B
- (Dtap) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
- (Hib) Haemophilus influenza type B
- (IPV) Polio
- (PCV13) Pneumococcal conjugate
- (RV) Rotavirus
- (MMR) Measles, mumps, rubella
- (Varicella) Chickenpox
- (HepA) Hepatitis A
- (HPV) Human papillomavirus
- (MCV4) Meningococcal conjugate
- (Influenza) Flu
You can print out this list from the CDC by clicking on this link:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/child/0-18yrs-child-combined-schedule.pdf
Young children are often at greater risk of serious complications from illnesses like the flu or chickenpox. That's because children's immune systems are not as mature as those of adults. Children often haven't developed the ability to fight off illnesses and diseases. They can become more severely ill and experience more severe symptoms. You can protect them with immunizations.
To learn more about the importance of immunizations and how they can protect your child's health, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Albert Holloway of Payne & Holloway Pediatrics in Montgomery, AL, at (334) 244-7209. Call now!