Immunizations

Vaccination Policy and Doctor-Patient Partnership

At Novant Health Twin City Pediatrics, it is the strong belief of all our physicians that all children who are able should be immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases as soon as possible. We adhere to the vaccination schedule below as it is the best-researched and most scientifically sound schedule. This schedule provides the earliest and most robust immunity for infants and toddlers, ensuring that children receive the primary rounds of all recommended vaccines by 2 years of age.

Although we do recognize that there are very rare instances when a vaccine might be medically contraindicated, there is no compelling scientific evidence to suggest that alternate or delayed vaccine schedules provide any benefit to pediatric patients. In fact, delayed schedules increase the length of time children are susceptible to vaccine-preventable diseases. Additionally, there is no indication that the above vaccine schedule puts undue stress on the immune system of children or introduces too many antigens at any one time.

We reserve the right to dismiss patients who refuse to follow this schedule, as it is crucial for maintaining a safe environment for all. However, we believe in fostering a partnership built on trust and open communication. We encourage parents who have concerns about vaccines to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians to discuss their questions. Our goal is to ensure that every child receives the best possible care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

For more information, we recommend the following resource:

• The Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) (Vaccine Education Center | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)