4579 South Cobb Drive, Suite 300, Smyrna, GA 30080

(404) 699-1339

Immunizations

Immunizations in Smyrna, GA

The best way to care for your child is with preventative care. This way, you’re helping them avoid any diseases that may come their way and they’re protected while they’re on the playground. Immunizations are vital when it comes to protecting your child from germs that can be found while they’re playing with other kids or are just out in public. Because of these vaccines, you no longer have to worry about your child suffering from infections like smallpox or polio that can cause long-term damage and issues.

Why Immunizations Are So Important

As soon as your child is born, they’ll receive their first immunization. These shots will help keep your child safe and help their growing body fight off any illnesses that may come their way. It’s much easier to take this preventative step than it is to care for your child after they’ve contracted a disease. This helps you avoid any long-term effects that any of these diseases may have to your child’s health. We have noticed that TB, Measles, and Whooping cough are coming back because of resistance to getting children vaccinated. We will work with parents on the immunization schedule.  

Getting your child immunized also helps the community in the long run by protecting others who aren’t able to be vaccinated for various reasons. Immunizations also save you money by helping you avoid extra visits to the doctor.

From the time that they’re born to around 6 years old, you should expect to visit your child’s pediatrician more than once a year for checkups and to maintain their immunization schedule. Some of the common immunizations include:

  • Hepatitis B
  • Rotavirus
  • Tetanus
  • Poliovirus
  • Influenza
  • Measles, mumps, rubella
  • Hepatitis A
  • Human papillomavirus

Once your child gets older, they’ll only need to maintain their flu shot once a year and their tetanus shot every 10 years.

Immunizations are an important part of keeping your child health and the timing is critical. The American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule is designed so that kids and infants are protected from dangerous illnesses like measles, mumps, polio, and various forms of hepatitis at the earliest age that is healthy for them.

Each year, the immunization schedules are evaluated by top experts and pediatric specialists throughout the country, using the most up-to-date knowledge and research to make any possible improvements. For this reason, it’s important that parents speak with their board-certified pediatrician to find out the current recommendations and to schedule their child’s immunizations.

At each well-child visit, we at Atlanta Pediatric Partners, will discuss any upcoming vaccines your child will need as well as any vaccines that are already due for your child. We’re happy to offer yearly flu vaccines as well to kids starting at six months of age while supplies last.

To discuss the immunizations your child needs, schedule an appointment at Atlanta Pediatric Partners.

Vaccine Policy

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

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

Your child will require certain immunizations for protection against childhood diseases. Atlanta Pediatric Partners is committed to immunizing all children with vaccines required by the state of Georgia, if your child has no medical contraindications. We require adherence to our recommended schedule of immunizations, which are subject to change as new vaccines are developed.

Click on Learn More to view the CDC recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule. Learn More

When it comes to keeping your child safe, you want to make sure that you’re doing everything possible to protect your child, which is why it’s crucial to make sure that they are up to date on their immunizations. Contact Atlanta Pediatric Partners, P.C. in Smyrna, GA today at (404) 699-1339!

Atlanta Pediatric Partners

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4579 South Cobb Drive, Suite 300,
Smyrna, GA 30080

Office Hours

Monday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday  

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wednesday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday  

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday  

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday  

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday  

Closed