We are a Pro-Vaccine Practice.
We at Westwood-Mansfield Pediatrics firmly believe that immunizations are one of the most important medical breakthroughs of the last century. Vaccines are important for your child. Vaccines save lives.
We require all patients to be vaccinated according to the Massachusetts school entry requirements (unless medically contraindicated). Patients who do not adhere to these requirements will be asked to leave the practice.
The recommended vaccine schedule has been extensively studied over decades and proven to be safe and effective. Varying from this schedule increases the risk of harm to your child, your family, and the community.
We expect parents to immunize their children according to the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Parents who meet the Massachusetts school entry requirements but on an alternate, non-recommended, schedule will be asked to sign a waiver stating that they are aware of the potential risks inherent in doing so. These risks include, but are not limited to, decreased immunity to potential life-threatening infections and increased risk of medical error.
In addition, the parents will be asked to provide (in writing) their proposed vaccine schedule for provider approval. Families who fail to adhere to this alternate schedule (once agreed upon) or parents unwilling to sign the waiver will be asked to leave the practice.
We are happy to provide you with literature and websites on vaccines, as well as to answer any and all questions you may have.
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your children.
–Westwood-Mansfield Pediatrics
Proactive in Your Child’s Care!
For more information, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines
