Vaccines & Immunizations — Protecting Your Child at Every Age
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Vaccines are among the most powerful and well-studied tools in modern medicine. They protect individual children from serious, potentially life-threatening diseases — and they protect entire communities by reducing the spread of illness to children who are too young to be vaccinated or too medically fragile to receive certain vaccines. At Happy Days Pediatrics, we take immunizations seriously. We follow the schedule recommended by the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and we take the time to explain every vaccine to every family before it is given.
Dr. Barakah Day is committed to transparent, evidence-based conversations about vaccines. If you have questions or concerns, we welcome that conversation openly. We will explain what each vaccine protects against, why the timing of each vaccine matters, and what to expect afterward. We will never dismiss your concerns — but we will always give you the scientific facts.
Children who fall behind on vaccines are not excluded from our practice. We use a catch-up immunization schedule to help families get back on track safely and efficiently. Whether your child is behind by one vaccine or several years, we will create a realistic plan and walk you through it.
What To Expect
- Review of your child's complete immunization history at every visit
- Vaccines administered per the current CDC and AAP schedule
- Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS) provided before every injection
- Clear explanation of each vaccine and what it protects against
- Comfort measures — numbing spray, positioning, distraction techniques
- Catch-up scheduling for children who are behind
- Seasonal flu vaccines — offered every fall
- Guidance on managing normal post-vaccine reactions
- Travel vaccine consultation for international travel
Key Vaccines By Age Group
Birth
Hepatitis B
2 months
DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV15/20, Rotavirus, Hepatitis B
4 months
DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV15/20, Rotavirus
6 months
DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV15/20, Rotavirus, Hepatitis B, Influenza (annual)
12–15 months
MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A, PCV, Hib
4–6 years
DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella
11–12 years
Tdap, HPV (2-dose series), Meningococcal (MenACWY)
16 years
MenACWY booster; MenB vaccine (shared decision)
Annually — all ages 6 months and older
Influenza
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it safe to give multiple vaccines in one visit?
Yes. The CDC schedule is carefully designed so that multiple vaccines can be given safely at the same visit. The immune system can handle them — in fact, a baby encounters far more immune challenges from everyday exposure to the environment than from vaccines. Combination vaccines also reduce the number of injections needed.
My child missed several vaccines. Can you help us catch up?
Absolutely. We use the CDC catch-up schedule to safely get children back on track. There is no penalty for being behind. Call us and we will review your child’s immunization history and build a plan.
Do you accept patients who are not fully vaccinated?
We work with vaccine-hesitant families and welcome open conversations. We do follow the CDC and AAP immunization schedule and ask that families commit to working toward that goal with us. Our priority is always the health and safety of every child in our practice.
What should I do if my child has a reaction after a vaccine?
Mild reactions are normal and expected — soreness at the injection site, low-grade fever, fussiness, or fatigue in the 24 to 48 hours following a vaccine. These are signs the immune system is responding. If your child develops a high fever, severe swelling, a rash that spreads, difficulty breathing, or anything that worries you — call us immediately or go to the emergency room.
Do vaccines cause autism?
No. This has been studied extensively in millions of children across dozens of countries, and the evidence is clear and consistent: vaccines do not cause autism. The original study that suggested a link was fraudulent and has been fully retracted. We are happy to share peer-reviewed research with any family who wants to read it.
Keep your child on schedule.
Call (210) 816-1330 to schedule a vaccine visit or well-child exam.