Immunization Schedule
The importance of immunizations
At Pediatrics West, we follow the immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) science-backed immunization recommendations.
As healthcare providers for children and young adults, we believe vaccinations are the best way to protect them from preventable diseases that can cause devastating harm.
If you have questions or concerns about the pediatric immunization schedule, please speak to your provider at your next visit. You also may visit the websites listed below for additional information:
If you have questions about your child’s immunizations, please speak with your Pediatrics West provider.
Immunization Schedule
Recommended Vaccines
Aspirin and Reye’s syndrome
Aspirin should never be administered to children after immunizations as it may increase the risk of Reye’s Syndrome.
Links have been found between Reye’s Syndrome and administering aspirin to children and teens. Although rare, Reye’s Syndrome can potentially be fatal.
Reye’s Syndrome is a condition that causes swelling of both the brain and liver. It typically occurs in children recovering from viral infections, however administering aspirin to your child after a vaccine may increase their chance of Reye’s Syndrome. Additionally, if your child is recovering from flu-like illnesses or chickenpox, aspirin should be avoided.
Potential Reactions
Reactions to vaccines can vary and are perfectly normal. Serious reactions are rare, but can occur.
Mild reactions to vaccines can be treated at home, however DO NOT USE ASPIRIN. Some of the more common reactions include:
- Grogginess, fussiness, or restless sleep
- Fever
- Swelling, redness or pain near the shot site
Call Pediatrics West if:
- Redness starts after 48 hours or becomes larger than 2 inches
- Pain or redness gets worse after three days or lasts more than seven days
- Fever starts after two days or lasts more than three days
- Your child becomes worse or you become concerned
How to Treat Symptoms at Shot Site:
- If your child is experiencing pain at the shot site, apply a cold pack for 20 minutes at a time as needed. You also may give your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
- If the shot site is itchy, you can apply a 1% hydrocortisone cream twice daily as needed.
Learn More About Vaccines
The American Academy of Pediatrics provides information about recommended immunizations, the diseases they help prevent, and common questions about vaccine safety. Explore these resources, and contact your Pediatrics West provider with questions about your child.
AAP Recommended Immunization Schedules
About the AAP’s 2026 Immunization Recommendations
Understanding U.S. Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
Background: AAP’s Evidence-Based Immunization Schedule (2025)