Immunizations for Children
Vaccines are an important part of protecting your child from serious, preventable illnesses. At Farrington Pediatrics, we provide safe, evidence-based immunizations for newborns, children, and teens — always with time to answer your questions and review what to expect.
Why Vaccines Matter
Vaccines help protect children from illnesses such as measles, whooping cough, polio, meningitis, and more. Our approach is calm, supportive, and focused on helping parents feel informed and confident about every step of the vaccine schedule.
Understanding the Vaccine Schedule
The immunization schedule is carefully designed to protect children when they are most vulnerable to serious illness. Most vaccines are given during the first years of life, with boosters and adolescent vaccines added as children grow.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule can be found here.
New to our practice? Visit our New Patients page to prepare for your first appointment.
Common Vaccines by Age
Infants & Babies
Hepatitis B, DTaP, Hib, Polio, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus
Toddlers & Preschoolers
MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A, boosters
School-Age Children
DTaP / Tdap, Polio boosters
Teens & Adolescents
Tdap, Meningococcal, HPV
Most vaccines are provided during routine Well Child Exams.
School, Camp & Forms
We can provide vaccine records for school and daycare programs, camp and sports participation, and travel documentation as needed. If your child is catching up on vaccines or transferring care from another practice, we’ll review prior records and create an appropriate plan moving forward.
For forms and onboarding information, visit our New Patients page
Vaccine Safety & Questions
We welcome conversation and questions about vaccines. During your visit, we discuss safety, expected side effects, and when to contact our office after immunizations.
If your child develops new symptoms after a vaccine – see our Same-Day Sick Visits & After-Hours Support page
Flu Vaccinations for Children
Flu shots help protect children from influenza and flu-related complications — especially infants, young children, and kids with asthma or chronic conditions. We follow current recommendations and review timing and eligibility based on your child’s needs.
When flu shots are given:
Fall / early winter — sometimes earlier for high-risk children.
Flu vaccines can be scheduled as a vaccine-only appointment.
Who should receive a flu shot?
- children 6 months+
- children with asthma or chronic conditions
- children at higher risk of complications
- children living with vulnerable family members
If your child has flu-like symptoms
Fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, body aches — contact our office for guidance, especially for infants or high-risk children.
See our Same-Day Sick Visits & After-Hours Support page
Ready to Schedule a Vaccine or Well Visit?
Whether your child is due for routine immunizations, catching up on vaccines, or preparing for school or activities, our team is here to help.
Serving families across Central New Jersey — including North Brunswick, South Brunswick, East Brunswick, Edison, Piscataway, Franklin Park, Somerset, Metuchen, Princeton, Hillsborough, South River, Monroe Township, Lawrenceville and nearby communities.