Why Immunizations Are Important

As one of the most reliable treatments in contemporary pediatry, childhood immunizations protect babies, children, and teens from a number of life-threatening communicable diseases. Here at White Oak Pediatrics in Raleigh, NC, your team of five caring pediatricians and their support staff offer childhood immunizations following schedules set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (APA).

What immunizations do

Your child's routine "shots" boost their immune system, the natural defense against disease. By injecting a minute amount of live or weakened micro-organisms, your child's vaccines stimulate the production of antibodies that combat sicknesses of all kinds.

Additionally, routinely administered immunizations create what epidemiologists call herd immunity. If enough individuals are vaccinated, the community at large receives protection because far fewer people become sick. For premature infants, chronically ill children or others who cannot receive immunizations for medical reasons, herd immunity proves invaluable.

Finally, immunizations have eradicated devastating diseases such as smallpox worldwide and polio, measles, and rubella in the United States. Aside from stopping the terrible effects on the sick individual, elimination of communicable diseases also protects pregnant mothers and their babies yet to be born.

Immunization schedules

Your friends at White Oak Pediatrics in Raleigh, NC, provide immunizations during well-child visits. They also keep and provide the documentation of vaccines that schools, daycare, colleges, sports teams, and other organizations require. Of course, the doctors wish to educate parents on the values of immunizations and are happy to answer questions and concerns.

Our Raleigh pediatric office follows the schedules outlined by the CDC and APA:

  • 0 to 6 years
  • 7 to 18 years
  • Catch-up schedules for children who have started their vaccines late or who are behind by a month or more

Vaccines prevent disease

White Oak Pediatrics in Raleigh, NC, is your child's medical home, partnering with you to keep your child healthy and growing. Call us today for your next well-child visit: (919) 787-0266.

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4414 Lake Boone Trail,
Suite 103,
Raleigh, NC 27607

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7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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