VACCINATION / IMMUNIZATION

A few folks associate the word “natural” exclusively with “no vaccination”. While I am open to alternative schedules and working with the parents, I am foremost an advocate for the child and hence I DO recommend vaccination. My kids are vaccinated.

I primarily use preservative-free vaccines where available. The safety & benefit from these vaccines far outweigh the tragedies of not vaccinating which I have experienced first hand.

That said, we recognize that parents are bombarded with misinformation on vaccination. There is no link between vaccines and autism. If you want an authoritative look at that research, please read this here.

We are making you aware of the facts not to scare you or coerce you, but to emphasize the importance of vaccinating your child. We will do everything we can to help you understand, allay your concerns, and work with you on a mutually acceptable schedule to protect our precious little ones. 

VACCINE RESOURCES:

• Everything you want to know about VACCINES
• VACCINE INGREDIENTS – What is in your vaccines (PDF)
• PROTECT TOMORROW (video – American Academy of Pediatrics)
• VACCINE SCHEDULE
• TOO MANY VACCINES?  WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW (PDF)
• TRAVELERS HEALTH / VACCINATIONS cdc.gov
• IMMUNIZE.ORG – Clear Answers & Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots

For additional information from the American Academy of Pediatrics please VISIT THEIR WEB SITE.

STILL NOT CONVINCED? CHECK THIS OUT

Please note that I am not saying this purely from medical training. I grew up with kids around me afflicted by polio and being disabled for life. I have cared for children with heart and kidney damage caused by Diphtheria. Anyone who has witnessed smallpox would not wish it even on their worst enemy!

a) Polio Afflicted Kids…(Copyright – WHO)

b) Kid with Chicken Pox (copyright – AAP)

c) Child with Measels (Copyright – CDC)

We have two options:

a) Either raise our kids in a bubble so that they are never exposed to such deadly killers

b) Immunize and protect them.

Your call!

Disclaimer: Information presented by the Natural Pediatrics Facebook and Webpage is for educational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the advice of a doctor or other medical professional. Statements made on this site are not an endorsement of any specific product, or a recommendation as to how to treat any particular health concern. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise, supplementation or medication program. Dr. Shridharan makes no guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to products, information or services offered on this website.