Immunizations
Immunizations In Edinburg and Mission, TX
Essential Vaccinations To Protect Your Little One
At Valley Pediatric Clinic, we believe that vaccinations are an important tool in the prevention of a number of diseases. We encourage our parents to vaccinate their children in timely fashion so that not only our children remain healthy but the community also benefits from it.
One health matter that parents of young school-aged children should be concerned with is keeping up with immunization schedules. Due to their young immune systems, children of a certain age (up to about age 12) are more vulnerable to viruses and medical concerns compared to adults. If you’re the parent of a young child, find out everything you need to know about immunizations for children to ensure that your child is protected.
Why Are Immunizations Important In TX?
Immunizations are vaccines that help a child's immune system fight certain diseases and viruses. Children are more prone to being exposed to these viruses because they go to school with so many other young people who don't always have the best hygiene habits. Schools often request records of immunizations to ensure the safety of their young students. Vaccines are also a cost-effective way for parents to manage their children’s health care—they help families avoid the cost of expensive future procedures and hospital visits.
Types of Immunizations
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a schedule of recommended immunizations for children up to the age of 18. Here are some of the most common vaccines administered by your pediatrician:
- Influenza (Flu)
- Measles (MMR)
- Meningitis (MenACWY/MenB)
- Hepatitis B (HepB)
- Rotavirus (RV)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV for children ages nine and older)
How Often Are Vaccinations Suggested?
The CDC recommends that children receive their first vaccine at birth (hepatitis B). After that you’ll be asked to bring your child in at regular intervals up to age 18 for various vaccines. Generally, expect to visit the doctor every one to two months until the child is six months old. After that, certain shots, like the influenza vaccine, are recommended yearly. Your pediatrician will provide you will a detailed schedule to follow.
We remind you to bring your child's vaccination card to every visit. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find out if your child is up to date with his/her vaccines.
You can learn everything you need to know about vaccinations for your child at your pediatrician's office. Call Valley Pediatric Clinic in Mission TX, at (956) 424-7100 today to schedule an appointment.
Recommended Immunization Schedule
| Birth | |
| 2 months | |
| 4 months | |
| 6 months | |
| 6 months + (yearly) | |
| 12 months | |
| 15 months | |
| 2 years | |
| 4 years | |
| 5 years | |
| 10+ years | (if local outbreak; absent or damaged spleen; complement deficiency) |
| 11-12 years | |
| 15 years | (if started at 15 yrs, 3 doses- 2nd shot: 2 months after first shot) |
| 15 years | (if started at 15 yrs, 3 doses- 3rd shot: 6 months after first shot) |
| 16 years | |
| 16-18 years | (Ask us about frequency) |
