04/18/2026
💉 Understanding Vaccines: What Parents Should Know
There’s a lot of information out there about vaccines — and we know it can feel overwhelming.
At Pence Pediatrics, we believe in helping families feel informed and confident in their child’s care.
Here are a few important things to know:
✔ Vaccines help protect children from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases
✔ They work by teaching the immune system how to recognize and fight infections
✔ Vaccines are carefully studied and monitored for safety
✔ They not only protect your child, but also help protect others in the community
Many of the diseases we vaccinate against today were once very common — and vaccines have played a major role in reducing and preventing them. 
We understand that parents may have questions, and we always welcome open, honest conversations about your child’s health.
All vaccines contain antigens. Antigens make vaccines work. They prompt the body to create the immune response needed to protect against infection. Antigens come in several forms. The form used in a vaccine is chosen because studies show it is the best way to protect against a particular infection.....