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The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends immunizations as the safest and most cost-effective way of preventing disease, disability and death. The AAP calls for the on-time, routine immunization of all children and adolescents.
Whether your child requires vaccinations for school or camp or you simply want to protect them from contracting illnesses and diseases, following AAP recommendation, please call the office of Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, in Cranbury or Trenton, New Jersey. The expert pediatrics team offers immunizations for babies, children, and teenagers. Schedule an appointment by phone or request one online today to determine which vaccinations are best for your child.
What are immunizations?
Immunizations, or vaccinations, are mists or injections that help protect the immune system against contracting specific illnesses and diseases.
Immunizations might contain weakened or dead viruses or bacteria, proteins made by viruses or bacteria, human-made substances similar to parts of viruses or bacteria, or mRNA-containing genetic codes of viruses.
What are the benefits of immunizations?
Immunizations work in various ways to help the immune system form defense mechanisms to avoid diseases altogether or reduce the severity of their symptoms. Vaccinations have helped dramatically reduce the spread of sometimes dangerous diseases, and many schools require certain vaccinations before your child can attend.
Which immunizations are available?
Examples of immunizations available at Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, include:
- Hepatitis A vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Chickenpox vaccine
- DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
- Tetanus vaccine
- COVID-19 vaccine
- Influenza vaccine
- Meningococcal vaccine
- Hib vaccine
- HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine
- MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine
- Polio vaccine
- Rotavirus vaccine
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
Some vaccines need more than one dosage, or annual injections, to be the most effective.
Which immunizations are right for my child?
The Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, team determines which vaccinations your child may benefit from after discussing their medical history, past immunizations, risk factors, and your preferences. You might follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination guidelines or work with your pediatrician to create a personalized plan.
What happens when receiving immunizations?
Immunizations are often given as an injection, though some vaccines are available as a mist your child simply breathes in. While they may feel a slight pinch during vaccination administration, this lasts just a second.
What should I expect after getting vaccinated?
Depending on the vaccine given, common side effects include soreness or redness at the injection site, fatigue, or mild (temporary) flu-like symptoms. Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, lets you know when to schedule the next set of immunizations. Call the office at any time with questions about your child’s vaccination schedule.
Schedule an appointment at one of the Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, offices by phone or request one online today.