Children of all ages need vaccines and should be up-to-date on all of them. It's easy enough when they're babies, and you take them in for routine checkups that include those initial immunizations. As your kids grow older it may get more confusing as to which vaccines need boosters and when immunizations are needed again. At Pediatrix, we have you covered. As soon as your [...]
Once your child is born you will be making monthly visits to your pediatrician for their well-being. The doctor will be checking for growth and motor development, making sure that they are on track with childhood development. It may come as a surprise to you that very early on a vaccination schedule will be started for your baby. Immunizations that are given starting at two [...]
Getting your child immunized for certain diseases and illnesses is mandatory in Arizona. Unfortunately, some parents are skirting the law and choosing to ignore getting their kids protected. In society at large, there is a push among some parents not to get immunizations at all for their children. Some of these parents home-school and feel the risk is a small one, so they never start [...]
There are many decisions you as parents will be making in the life of your child. One of the most important, early on, is whether or not to vaccinate. For each family, this is a very personal decision, and it is something you should discuss with your pediatrician or family doctor in order to understand the benefits and risks of either vaccinating or not vaccinating [...]
