Childhood Immunizations: A Guide for Parents

As your child is growing and developing, their immune system is growing as well. It’s important that you’re able to help strengthen their immune system and protect them from various issues that may come their way. The best way to do this is by making sure your child is fully vaccinated. Immunizations help protect your child when they come in contact with certain diseases and keep them healthy and happy. Our pediatricians at Tri-Valley Pediatrics in Pleasanton and San Ramon, CA, can explain immunizations and what you can expect as a parent. 

Understanding Immunizations and Your Child 

You want to make sure that your child is protected from everything possible. This includes certain diseases that your child may come in contact with. If your child is not vaccinated, you can run the risk of dealing with severe complications and your child spending a decent amount of time being sick. If your child is up to date on their immunizations from their pediatricians in Pleasanton and San Ramon, CA, they can be protected and ready to fight off whatever comes their way.

Immunizations also help protect children who may not be able to get their vaccines. This could mean children who are too young or are immunocompromised. Vaccinations are also typically required before your child starts school. Immunizations will start when your child is first born and will continue for the first 6 years of their life.  

Your child will need to maintain their influenza vaccine every year to protect them from flu season and their tetanus shot every 10 years.  

Contact Our Pediatrician Today

Make sure your child is protected. Contact our pediatricians at Tri-Valley Pediatrics in Pleasanton and San Ramon, CA, to learn about immunizations and why they’re so important. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment today at (925) 380-6230 for the office in San Ramon, CA, and (925) 460-8444 for the office in Pleasanton, CA.