Pediatric Vaccines (vacunas) in Passaic, NJ
Our pediatricians at Passaic Pediatrics wish to discuss the subject of vaccines (vacunas) with patients and their parents.
Vaccinations
Passaic Pediatrics believes that if you refuse to vaccinate your child, you could risk a lifelong incurable disease.
Vaccinations imitate the disease and help trigger your natural defense system. Once vaccinated, your body produces antibodies to protect you. Medical researchers have found nothing in vaccinations that they consider unsafe for your child.
A vaccination program begins at birth and continues into the senior years. We follow CDC immunization guidelines.
Birth
- Hepatitis B - first of three
One - Two Months
- Hepatitis B - second
- DTP
- Influenza B
- Polio
- Pneumococcal
- Rotavirus
Four Months
- DTP
- Influenza B
- Polio
- Pneumococcal
- Rotavirus
- Hepatitis B
Six Months
- DTP
- Influenza
- Polio
- Pneumococcal
- Rotavirus
- Influenza
Seven - Eleven Months
- None scheduled
- Good time to catch up with missed vaccines (vacunas)
Twelve - 23 Months
- Chickenpox
- DTP
- Influenza
- MMR
- Polio
- Hepatitis A/B
Two - Three Years
- Influenza
Four - Six Years
- DTaP
- Polio
- MMR
- Chickenpox
- Influenza
Seven - Ten Years
- Influenza
Eleven - Twelve Years
- Meningococcal
- HPV
- Tdap
- Influenza
Thirteen - 18 years
- Catch up on vaccines (vacunas) missed
- Influenza
The flu and COVID virus show mutation every year, meaning the previous year's virus is different the following year. Researchers must target the previous year and adjust the vaccination for the following year.
Infants receiving their vaccinations do feel minimum pain. Comfort, hold, and cuddle the child. Speak to them in a gentle, soft voice. Older children need reassurance. Try to distract them from the moment by encouraging them to take a deep breath during the vaccination. Praise the child for their courage.
Vaccinations may have expected short-term minor reactions at the site, such as,
- Soreness/Swelling/Redness/Mild Fever/Chills/Fatigue/Headache/Aches
Call us for serious side effects. Even though rare, it could mean an allergy to the vaccination.
- Facial, Throat Swelling/Difficulty Breathing/Fast Heart Rate/Skin Rash/Hives/Dizziness/Weakness
For Vaccine (vacunas) Information, Please Call Us Today
If you reside in Passaic, NJ, and are seeking a quality pediatrician for your child, please call Passaic Pediatrics today. Contact one of our two office locations in Passaic, NJ at (973) 249-8100 to schedule your child's visit.
We want to help you protect your child from dangerous childhood illnesses and diseases through the CDC immunization schedule.