Vaccinations help children stay healthy by developing immunity to various illnesses and diseases, some of which can be extremely serious and even life threatening. The immunization schedules for birth through 18 years indicate when different vaccinations should be administered. Dr. Michael Tenby, Bonnie Tafoya, APRN and Dr. Jane Fung, the board-certified providers at Centennial Pediatrics in Las Vegas, NV, offer vaccinations and can ensure your children are up to date with their immunizations.

Importance of Vaccination & Immunization 

Vaccinations protect children by helping their bodies build up immunity to various infections and diseases. In the past, diseases like smallpox and polio caused severe health problems and were potentially deadly. Today, vaccines have ensured such diseases no longer pose a serious threat to kids. 

When children are exposed to an infection virus or bacteria for the first time, the immune system starts producing antibodies to fight off the infection. Kids might still get sick and develop various symptoms, but the antibodies that are being produced will help protect children from getting sick if they are exposed to the same infection again in the future.

Vaccinations work by exposing the body to an inoculated form of a virus or bacteria. The inoculated substance is too weak to cause kids to get sick, but the immune system will begin producing antibodies to help the body develop immunity. This helps prevent children from getting sick down the road if they are ever exposed to the particular illness or disease for which they have been immunized.

All vaccinations on the existing birth through 18 years immunization schedule have undergone years of rigorous and intense medical and scientific testing. Vaccines are highly effective, extremely safe, and help safe lives. 

Immunization Schedules

At our pediatric office in Las Vegas, NV, we follow the vaccinations and immunizations schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that were developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The schedule indicates the age at which each dose of a particular vaccine should be administered. Following the recommended schedule ensures kids are always up to date with their immunizations. 

There is also a catch-up schedule for for kids who started vaccinations late or have fallen behind the recommended schedule. Our experienced pediatric providers can help keep your children current with all the different vaccinations. 

Keeping up with your children’s vaccination and immunization schedule from birth through 18 years is simple when working with our knowledgeable and caring pediatric team. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Tenby, Bonnie Tafoya, APRN and Dr. Fung, for your child’s next vaccinations by calling Centennial Pediatrics in Las Vegas, NV, at (702) 897-6000.

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