A Parent’s Guide to Child Immunizations

A child’s immune system is not as strong as that of an adult. That means your child is at increased risk of becoming ill or developing a disease. Immunizations are an easy, effective way to protect your child’s health. The pediatricians at Johns Creek Pediatrics provide a wide range of pediatric services, including immunizations. They have two convenient office locations in Suwanee, and Cumming, GA.

What You Need To Know About Immunizations for Children

Before immunizations were developed, children had no protection against diseases like flu, polio, and diphtheria. Now, thanks to scientific breakthroughs, immunizations provide easy, effective protection against many diseases. As a parent, you want to know everything about immunizations, and there is a lot of misinformation out there on the internet. These are the facts:

• Immunizations are safe because they are rigorously tested and approved by the FDA and CDC before they are released for public use
• Immunizations are convenient because they can be easily administered during your child’s routine examination and physical appointments
• Immunizations are typically required for your child to attend daycare or school

So, what immunizations does your child need? According to the Centers for Disease Control, these are the immunizations your child needs from birth to age 18:

• Hepatitis B
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
• Haemophilus influenza type B
• Polio
• Pneumococcal conjugate
• Rotavirus
• Measles, mumps, rubella
• Chickenpox
• Hepatitis A
• Human papillomavirus
• Meningococcal conjugate
• Flu
• COVID

To view or print this list from the CDC, please click here.

When your child is immunized, it helps prevent the spread of illness and disease. Immunizations protect people around your child, including you and your family members.

Want To Know More About Immunizations for Children?

To learn more about immunizations for children and how they can protect your child, call the pediatricians at Johns Creek Pediatrics, with offices in Suwanee, and Cumming, GA. You can reach them in either office by calling (770) 814-1160, so call today.