Vaccinations have been used as early as 1,000 years AD by the Chinese to prevent the spread of smallpox. Now more than ever, as a society, we can band together and reduce the spread of preventable diseases. At Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, we want you to protect yourself and your loved ones from preventable diseases. We invite you to learn everything you need to know about immunizations in Atlanta.

Frequently Asked Questions

You may have heard rumors falsely spread by celebrities about a link between vaccinations and certain medical conditions. Today, we hope to dispel this myth and teach you what you need to know about immunizations in Atlanta.

Is Natural Immunity Better Than Vaccine-Acquired Immunity?

When considering immunizations in Atlanta, you may wonder if it would be better to not be vaccinated. Let’s break this down. Several strains of viruses kill one or two in every 1,000 people. Contrastingly, severe allergic reactions to certain vaccinations only affect one in one million individuals.

Can I Get a Disease From a Vaccination It Is Supposed to Prevent?

Many vaccines are formed from killed pathogens, so it is impossible for you to contract a disease from them. Some immunizations comprise live pathogens, which carry the risk of the mutations. To mitigate this risk, the live pathogen is attenuated, or weakened. Attenuated vaccines last longer than inactive vaccines, so they are less likely to require frequent booster shots.

Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

Unfortunately, this is a common question asked by concerned parents regarding immunizations in Atlanta. However, this has been studied time and time again, and no link has been found to support this. This misconception may persist due to the timing of childhood immunizations and the emergence of symptoms used to diagnose autism in children.

Schedule Your Initial Appointment

Immunizations in Atlanta are crucial for keeping the city safe and healthy. If you are not up-to-date on your vaccinations, contact us today at Southside Medical Center in Atlanta to schedule your initial visit. We will walk you through which vaccinations you need to keep you healthy and prevent you from spreading contagious illnesses throughout our beautiful city.