Immunizations
Call 330-343-5555, ext. 1810 to schedule a vaccine appointment.
Scheduling phone lines are open Monday-Wednesday from 8 am to 4 pm, and Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm.
Scheduling phone lines are open Monday-Wednesday from 8 am to 4 pm, and Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm.
Reasons to Vaccinate
We all know the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep our children safe. Making sure your child is up to date on all vaccines is the best way to protect not only your child, but others from contracting a potential deadly disease.
Below are five important reasons to vaccinate (immunize, or get shots)
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Vaccine FAQ's
- What diseases do vaccines prevent? Vaccines prevent diseases such as measles, whooping cough, influenza, and many more.
- Are vaccines safe? Vaccines are studied in clinical trials and tested on thousands of people before they are approved to be used on the public, after they are approved the CDC will conduct more safety studies to continuously monitor the vaccines safety.
- Do vaccines really work? Yes, they do, thanks to vaccines more than 14 diseases that were once common in the U.S. are now rarely seen.
- Why should I vaccinate my child? By vaccinating your child, you can help to protect him/her from serious illnesses and complications that come with those diseases such as hearing loss, brain damage, pneumonia, and even death.
- How do vaccines work? Vaccines work by imitating an infection to teaching our immune system how to fight off that specific infection.
- Do vaccines cause autism? The American Academy of Pediatrics, the CDC, and many more organizations have done extensive research and they have found that there is no link to autism.
- Can my child get more than one vaccine at a time? Years of research have shown that children's immune systems can tolerate multiple vaccines at a time and the side effects are not increased.
- Do vaccines have side effects? Many side effects that come from getting a vaccine are minor, such as a sore arm or low-grade fever. These side effects normally go away in a few days.
- What is in vaccines? Every ingredient in vaccines has a purpose. The ingredients provide immunity, keep the vaccine safe and long lasting, and makes the vaccine more effective.
- Can I refuse to vaccinate my child due to my religion? Yes, you can refuse to vaccinate your child because of your religion, but it is important that you are aware of the risks of not vaccinating your child.