Childhood vaccines
We’re here to help
As a parent, you make hundreds of decisions about your child’s well-being every week. That goal has become increasingly more challenging as competing opinions come in from friends, family, the news, social media and other sources.
We’re here to help. As pediatricians, we are committed to ensuring that your children stay safe so they can grow into healthy young adults. Part of our commitment to that goal is making sure you have the most up-to-date information about pediatric vaccines.
We have spent decades studying vaccination safety to help you stay informed. Northbay Health pediatric experts have been featured on ABC 10 and in The Reporter, sharing their expertise on immunizations.
How to decide on vaccinations for children
We know that your sole objective in reviewing vaccine information is to keep your child as safe as possible, and we share that goal. For that reason, we encourage you to discuss your concerns with us.
We’re here to listen and share information. You are an important part of your child’s care team, and we hope to work together with you as you make informed decisions about their health.
Northbay Health’s pediatricians encourage parents to review some of the most common questions we receive about immunizations for children, along with our answers.
Use your healthcare provider’s guidance and reputable sources, such as immunization schedules from the American Academy of Pediatrics and conversations with your pediatrician.
Our commitment to your family
“Regardless of how federal policy evolves, Northbay Health’s responsibility remains the same: to provide care grounded in sound medical evidence and focused on the health and safety of our patients and community. We support California’s decision to continue following the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended immunization schedule because it is based on the best available scientific evidence. Vaccine policy should be driven by rigorous science and transparent clinical evidence, not politics or unsubstantiated claims. We will continue to work with our physicians and families to make sure children receive care that reflects the best available evidence and protects them from preventable disease.”
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Resources
To discover more facts about childhood vaccines, check out the resources below:
- Northbay Health’s recommended vaccine schedule for children
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended vaccine schedule for children
- Hepatitis B vaccine given to newborns reduces risk of chronic infection
- Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?
- Which flu vaccine should children get this season?
- Vaccine safety: Examine the evidence
- Evaluating information
- Personal stories: Vaccine-preventable diseases
- Personal stories: Measles
- Personal stories: Influenza
- West Coast Health Alliance: Public Health for All vaccine recommendations
- West Coast Health Alliance: Assembly Bill 144 vaccine recommendations
