Vaccinations

Vaccinations are vital to pediatric care since they protect your child from serious diseases. For supportive and knowledgeable immunization care, turn to board-certified pediatrician Sung Park, MD, (or Dr. Sean to his patients) at Lighthouse Pediatrics in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Sean can help you create a vaccination schedule that keeps your child safe, and he always respects your choices as their parent. Learn more about vaccinations by calling the office or scheduling an appointment online today.

What are vaccinations?

Vaccinations (or immunizations) are a safe, rigorously researched method to protect your child against diseases. Vaccinations let the body have a trial run against a weakened form of a virus so it learns to recognize harmful germs before illnesses can catch its immune systems off guard.

Dr. Sean may administer vaccines as an injection, pill, nasal spray, or liquid. The direct primary care membership model at Lighthouse Pediatrics makes it easy to keep on a regular vaccination schedule as a part of your child’s consistent, effective care and regular follow-ups.

What diseases do vaccinations protect against?

When your child gets their regular vaccinations, they have a greater defense against:

• Influenza (the flu)
• Mumps
• Tetanus
• Pertussis (whooping cough)
• Pneumonia
• Meningitis
• Rotavirus
• Covid-19
• Measles
• Rubella
• Diphtheria
• Hepatitis A and B
• Chickenpox
• Polio
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)

If one of these conditions does attack your child’s immune system, the symptoms are usually much less severe.

When should my child receive vaccinations?

Some vaccinations require multiple or yearly doses to ensure protection. Fortunately, Lighthouse Pediatrics offers newborn care and well-child visits. Vaccinations can be a convenient addition to the preventive care your child receives at regular intervals.

What is the best way to prepare my child for a vaccination?

Discuss with Dr. Sean what form the vaccine will be provided in and let your child know they may need an injection or breathe in a spray. Staying calm, honest, and positive lets your child know that this treatment isn’t dangerous, and you can bring comforting objects like a favorite blanket, book, or toy to reassure them.

Even older children may need distraction and comfort. They may benefit from familiar objects or breathing exercises to keep calm and upbeat.

Lighthouse Pediatrics pursues all avenues of effective preventive care, and Dr. Sean has found that vaccinations are the most cost-effective prevention measure to ensure your child's health. 

Because of this firm belief, Dr. Sean is happy to take the time to make you feel supported and ensure you have all the information you need about vaccination benefits and minimal risks. Once you have made up your mind, he honors your choices.

Learn more about vaccinations by calling the office or scheduling an evaluation online at Lighthouse Pediatrics via the website today.