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Vaccine Policy

Vaccine Policy

Our Vaccine Beliefs

We firmly believe in the effectiveness of vaccines to prevent serious illness and to save lives.

We firmly believe in the safety of our vaccines.

We firmly believe that all children and young adults should receive all of the recommended vaccines according to the schedule published by the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

We firmly believe, based on all available literature, evidence and current studies, that vaccines do not cause autism or other developmental disabilities.

We firmly believe that vaccinating children and young adults may be the single most important health-promoting intervention we perform as health care providers, and that you can perform as parents/caregivers.

We firmly believe that the recommended vaccines and their recommended schedule are the results of years and years of scientific study and data gathering on millions of children by thousands of our brightest scientists and physicians.

 

Our Vaccine Policy

ALL patients must receive ALL vaccines recommended by the CDC and AAP (excluding COVID-19, Flu, HPV).

We strongly recommend that these vaccines be given on-time according to the CDC’s recommended vaccine schedule.  We will, however, allow small variations to this schedule so far as it meets the following criteria:

Regarding vaccines recommended between 0-12 months 

  • All 2-month vaccines must be given by 3-months of age
  • All 4-month vaccines must be given by 6-months of age
  • All 6-month vaccines must be given by 9-months of age
  • All first year immunizations must be given by 12-months of age

Regarding vaccines recommended between 12-24 months

  • All vaccines must be given by Age 2

Regarding 4-year old vaccines 

  • All vaccines must be given by Age 5

Regarding babies that are born premature (before 37 weeks)

  • All vaccines must be given according to the recommended schedule

Non-compliance with this policy will lead to dismissal from the practice. 

It is your right to choose what is best for your family.  If your vaccine beliefs do not align with our policy we encourage you to find a pediatrician that aligns better with your family’s values.


If you have questions about vaccines or our vaccine policy, we encouraged you to speak with your pediatrician.

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Potomac Pediatrics will always be fully focused on helping your child and you to overcome any healthcare hurdle, with innovative, comprehensive and compassionate care.

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