Chisholm Trail Pediatrics: Our Guiding Philosophies
Our Stance on Immunizations
At Chisholm Trail Pediatrics, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to be immunized. Our pro-immunization stance comes from empirical research and years of experience.
From a personal health point-of-view, immunizations help your child's immune system fight off various diseases and infections, including, but not limited to measles, polio, varicella (chicken pox), and influenza.
From a public health point-of-view, immunizing your child will continue to help eradicate dangerous diseases, such as smallpox, from our community.
Also, find information from the CDC, in a publication entitled "Childhood Immunization Resources" here.
It is against our mission to deny care to children whose parents decide to not immunize or to delay immunizations. Regardless of your decision, your child will still receive the same exceptional level of care at Chisholm Trail Pediatrics. Parents who are not vaccinating or under-vaccinating their children may hear information about vaccinations from their provider during visits. In addition, you will be required to sign a form refusing vaccinations frequently.
For questions regarding our policy on immunizations, please contact:
Shane Littleton, CEO
Antibiotics
Evidence-Based Practice
Antibiotics are effective for bacterial infections like strep throat but do not work for viral illnesses. Overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance, making some medications less effective.
If your child is prescribed an antibiotic, be sure they take the full course, even if they feel better. Stopping early can allow bacteria to survive and become resistant. Parents are responsible for ensuring the full prescription is completed.
Parents can be assured that every course of action recommended is backed by empirical research and years of experience. Not only do we have close to 100 years of combined experience, but we all keep up with the latest pediatric journals and medical discoveries. We also have regularly scheduled provider meetings to discuss the latest medical techniques and our company's position on certain topics.