As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all our patients, we are implementing a vaccine policy to ensure the well-being of everyone in our office. Effective immediately, our policy stipulates that we do not accept families who are not vaccinating their children according to recommended schedules.

The criteria for vaccination compliance are as follows:

1. If requesting an alternate vaccine schedule, vaccines need to be initiated no later than 6 months of age.
2. The primary vaccine series must be completed by 2 years of age.
3. The 4-5 year, 11 year, and 16 year vaccines should be completed by 6, 12, and 17 years respectively.

Additionally, we will not accept unvaccinated new patients above 6 months of age into our practice.  If, however, an unvaccinated child is seen at a visit, the parents or guardians will be required to provide documentation of childhood vaccines within 30 days or initiate a vaccination schedule within 60 days from the date of their first visit.

It is our firm belief that vaccination is a critical component of public health, preventing the spread of diseases and safeguarding the well-being of our community. This policy aligns with established medical guidelines and is essential for maintaining a safe and supportive environment within our office.