Immunizations
Our practice believes that all children should receive the recommended vaccines according to the guidelines provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing serious diseases and health complications. These vaccines help protect children and keep our community safe. Regular vaccinations help children ward off infections, and are administered as one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.
While we recognize and respect the parents’ role as the ultimate decision-makers for their child’s healthcare, we are professionally uncomfortable caring for children who will not receive a minimal set of vaccines. Click below to see our Coastal Children’s Clinic Immunization Policy.
We are happy to discuss your concerns about vaccines at your child's next visit. On this page you will find our Immunization Schedule, Vaccine Resources, and Coastal Children’s Clinic Immunization Policy.
Recommended Immunization Schedule
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| 1 Month |
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| 2 Months | |
| 4 Months |
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| 6 Months | |
| 8 Months | |
| 9 Months |
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| 12 Months |
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| 15 Months | |
| 18 Months | |
| 24 Months |
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| 10 or 11 Year |
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| 11 Year |
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| 11-13 Years |
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| 16 Year |
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Vaccine Resources
This section has useful information from trusted resources such as the AAP and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
AAP- Recommended Routine Vaccine Schedules "Easy-to-read Version Ages 0-18"
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
These are the patient handouts developed by the CDC which explain each of
the vaccines and the diseases they prevent.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a respected source of information on
vaccines, and has developed this comprehensive vaccine resource website.
Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information for Heathcare
Professionals
This is a comprehensive vaccine information site, designed for healthcare
professionals but useful also for patients and parents.
Coastal Children’s Clinic Immunization
Policy
(Printer-friendly vaccine education packet )
At Coastal Children’s Clinic, we are committed to providing the safest and best healthcare for our patients. Immunizations are one of the most important tools to protect children against serious illness, brain damage, and death. While we respect parents as the ultimate decision makers for their child’s health, we require a minimum set of vaccines for continued care in our practice.
The seven required vaccines include: DTaP/Tdap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Meningococcal Meningitis, IPV (Polio), Pneumococcal (Vaxneuvance) and Varicella (Chickenpox).
These vaccines are designed to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases and reduce transmission in our office and community.
Many of our physicians have seen the devastating effects of diseases like meningitis before these vaccines were available.
Thanks to immunizations, such cases are now rare, and we are committed to
keeping it that way.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and available
through our office at modest cost.
If parents choose to decline any of these seven vaccines, it represents a fundamental difference in the goals of pediatric care. In such case, we will—with reluctance—discharge the patient from our practice.
Care will be provided for 30 days to allow transition to another provider. Medical records can be transferred upon completion of a release form.
We encourage families to discuss any concerns with our providers. It is our hope that all families will choose vaccinating so your children can benefit from this lifesaving protection.
