Child Health Care Services in Fruitland, ID

Snake River Pediatrics Vaccine Guideline

Vaccine Guidelines: Snake River Pediatrics adheres to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for childhood immunizations, which outline recommended vaccine types, sequencing, timing, and frequency.

For updated information, visit: www.aap.org/en/patient‐care/immunizations

Safe, No‐Cost Protection: Snake River Pediatrics obtains its pediatric vaccine products from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and directly from vaccine manufacturers and stores them in strict accordance with state safety protocols. These vaccines are available at no cost through the state of Idaho for all Medicaid and Idaho resident minors from birth through age 18. We also provide vaccines for all out of state minors with our privately purchased vaccine inventory.

Availability: Snake River Pediatrics will make every effort to advise families of any immunizations due, in accordance with AAP guidance, during pediatric visits. However, parents are ultimately responsible to ask about vaccine schedules and request current and timely immunizations on behalf of their children. Routine vaccinations are available upon request during wellness exams, as well as non‐sick‐child visits (i.e., scheduled for reasons other than acute illness). Vaccinations may also be scheduled as separate, nurse‐only visits.

Parent Choice: Snake River Pediatrics will respect parents’ choice to decline any immunization recommended for their child. However, we strongly advise making decisions surrounding childhood vaccination only after discussing any concerns with a Snake River Pediatrics physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Our medical providers welcome your questions regarding vaccine recommendations and safety.

Modified Scheduling: Snake River Pediatrics may honor parent requests to offer immunizations on a non‐standard schedule (i.e., fewer immunizations at one time), following discussion with a medical provider. However, parents will be asked to (i) acknowledge that this altered schedule is counter to expert guidance and may place their child at risk for serious illness or even death, and (ii) release Snake River Pediatrics from all associated liability.

To obtain your child’s records for immunizations completed in Idaho:

(1)  You can call our office to obtain your child’s records at (208) 452‐6556 to request a copy.