- All healthcare providers at Pediatric Associates of Richmond recommend the vaccine schedule published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which utilizes the most rigorous scientific evidence available, and ensures children and adolescents receive immunizations at times when they will work best with children’s immune systems, and provide protection when patients are most vulnerable to certain diseases
- Universal vaccination has contributed extensively to disease prevention and is a fundamental part of pediatric care. Evidence-based studies have been done to verify vaccine safety. Please view the following resources for more information.
- Parents of PAR patients are expected, at minimum, to adhere to the CDC’s list of universally recommended immunizations: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), pneumococcus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox.
- Vaccine-preventable illnesses not only affect the individual unvaccinated patient, but also patients who cannot be protected because of age or medical condition. Our most defenseless patients rely on herd immunity to remain healthy, and PAR is dedicated to provide all patients with as safe an office as possible to seek medical care. Therefore, patients who do not meet these minimum universally recommended immunization standards will be dismissed from the practice. Parents of new patients who do not meet or plan to meet these minimum universal recommendations are advised to seek a medical home that more aligns with their vaccine plans.
- PAR healthcare providers will review at check-ups why we also recommend protecting your child against hepatitis B, rotavirus, hepatitis A, meningococcus, and human papilloma virus (HPV), as well as which vaccines are required by the Virginia Department of Health for daycare attendance and school matriculation.