Vaccine Policy

We strongly support vaccination as a safe and effective way to prevent serious illness and save lives.

We believe that all children and young adults should receive the recommended immunizations according to the schedule published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Based on extensive research, scientific evidence, and current studies, we affirm that vaccines do not cause autism or other developmental disabilities.

Vaccinating children and young adults is one of the most important health-promoting interventions we provide as health care professionals, and one of the most meaningful ways parents and caregivers can protect their children’s health.

The recommended vaccines and the schedule of administration are the results of years and years of scientific study and data-gathering on millions of children by thousands of our brightest scientists and physicians.

We firmly believe choosing not to vaccinate a child relies on the protection created by the many families who do vaccinate, thereby reducing the spread of serious diseases. We believe this approach does not align with our practice’s principles. Delaying vaccines or “breaking up” the schedule to administer one or two vaccines at a time goes against expert recommendations, is not supported by scientific evidence, increases the risk of delays and errors, and may place your child, other children, and adults at risk for serious illness or even death. For these reasons, alternative vaccination schedules are against our medical advice as professionals at Woodhaven Pediatrics.



As medical professionals, we feel very strongly that vaccinating children on schedule with currently available vaccines is absolutely the right thing to do for all children and young adults. We are making you aware of these facts not to scare you or coerce you, but to emphasize the importance of vaccinating your child. We are more than willing to discuss any questions you may have about vaccines, but do require all new patients to our practice to adhere to the vaccination schedule endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).