Please note for vaccines we are not accepting patients who are not vaccinating. We follow the AAP childhood vaccine guidelines and feel this is very important in protecting the health of our patients and our community.
Vaccinations offer exceptional protection from numerous diseases. Newton Pediatrics provides routine vaccinations for children at its offices in Wellesley and Waltham, Massachusetts, preventing your child from experiencing the devastating effects of conditions like polio, mumps, and tetanus.
Vaccines work by teaching your child’s immune system how to recognize a germ before they ever have to fight the real infection. The vaccine gives the immune system a safe ‘practice run,’ so if your child is exposed later, their body already knows how to protect them. Some kids get mild fever, fussiness, or soreness. That’s a sign the immune system is learning and building protection. These effects are temporary and much milder than the actual illness. When vaccination rates drop, we tend to see outbreaks come back—especially in babies and young children.
The germs in vaccines are either killed, weakened, or just tiny pieces—so they cannot cause the disease. What they can do is help the immune system build protection.
Most vaccinations take place during infancy and early childhood, but some happen later. Others, like flu, require regular boosters to maintain their effectiveness.
Leading health agencies like the AAP approve a vaccination program each year that details when children should receive their immunizations and what vaccines they should get. Newton Pediatrics follows this schedule to ensure the best protection for your child.
Vaccinations are a safe way of protecting your child’s health.
Your child deserves compassionate, high-quality medical care at every stage of growth.
