Adolescent Vaccinations in Waterbury (Chase Ave), CT
The Waterbury location of DOCS Urgent Care provides vaccinations to help your child against infectious disease. Our professional doctors specialize in the compassion it takes to offer your child the treatment they need at affordable prices. We are also available to answer any question you may have and we accept all insurances.
Quality, Affordable Care
DOCS URGENT CARE – WATERBURY (CHASE AVE)
ADDRESS
279 Chase Ave
Waterbury, CT 06704
PHONE
(203) 528-4993
FAX
(203) 528-4116
HOURS
WEEKDAYS : 8AM-8PM
WEEKENDS : 8AM-4PM
What to Know About Vaccinations & Immunizations
What is a Vaccination?
A vaccine is used by injecting your body with a small amount of weak or dead germs that could otherwise cause the spread of disease. Whether these are toxins, viruses, or bacteria, they will help stimulate your child’s immune system in order to fight the disease.
Why Does My Child Need a Vaccination?
If you follow the recommended vaccination schedule for your child, you will help ensure your child can be better protected against life-threatening diseases. These vaccines are all tested to ensure that they are safe and effective for your children.
What Are the Types of Vaccines?
There are a few different types of vaccines. These include:
- Attenuated (weakened): Live viruses will be used in vaccines such as mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
- Killed (inactivated): The killed version of the germ that causes the disease like IPV
- Toxoid Vaccines: Contain an inactivated toxin produced by bacterium. Two types include diphtheria and tetanus vaccine.
- Conjugate vaccines: Parts of the bacteria combined with proteins like Hib.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends giving your children vaccines in combination as often as possible, for both convenience and to help mitigate pain. Thankfully, there are several vaccines that can be safely administered together to reduce the number of shots your child needs to receive. For clarity on which vaccines can be administered together as well as creating a vaccination schedule for your child, it is best to discuss this with your doctor and what they recommend for your child.
Adolescent Vaccinations Offered in Waterbury (Chase)
Waterbury children are required to provide documentation of immunizations and boosters for ongoing immunity against different diseases. The U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians recommend you follow a specific vaccine schedule for your children each year. The vaccination schedule for your child will outline which immunizations and booster shots your child requires at a certain age.
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s immunization schedule, your Waterbury Primary Care Physician can assist you.
Required Adolescent Vaccinations include:
- TD (Tetanus Diphtheria)
- Meningitis (Meningococcal)
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- TDAP (Whooping Cough)
- FLU (Influenza)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Pneumonia (Pneumococcal)
- Hepatitis A (HEP A,) and
- Hepatitis B (HEP B)
The Care Your Child Needs, When They Need it in Waterbury (Chase)
Whenever you vaccinate your child, you are not only protecting your child against life-threatening diseases. You are also protecting your friends, family, and the Waterbury community. By vaccinating your child, you are protecting everyone around you.
Our licensed doctors and physicians are ready to provide your child with the best medical care possible at affordable prices. Contact us or visit us today to ask any questions about your child’s current vaccination schedule.
