Looking for newborn vaccines in Corpus Christi? Vaccinations are an important part of protecting your baby against serious infectious diseases during the first months of life.
Dr. Balasundari Krishnan, a board-certified pediatrician at DFW Physicians Medical Associates (DFWPMA) in Corpus Christi, provides newborn and infant immunization care, including vaccination record reviews, age-appropriate immunizations, and preventive pediatric checkups.
Whether your newborn needs their first hepatitis B vaccine, your infant is approaching their two-month vaccinations, or your baby needs to catch up on missed immunizations, Dr. Krishnan can help your family establish an appropriate vaccination schedule and receive ongoing preventive pediatric care.
Book an appointment online or call (361) 462-4159 to contact our Corpus Christi location.
Dr. Krishnan accepts Medicaid and many major insurance plans. Not sure if your plan is accepted?
Call (361) 462-4159 and our team can help verify coverage.
Dr. Balasundari Krishnan is a board-certified pediatrician in Corpus Christi who provides immunizations and preventive medical care for newborns, infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers. She helps parents understand which vaccines their babies need, when each immunization is recommended, and how to maintain an appropriate vaccination schedule throughout childhood.
Dr. Krishnan completed her pediatric residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, she is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Reasons to choose Dr. Krishnan for your baby’s vaccination care include:
Newborn and infant vaccination care at DFW Physicians Medical Associates in Corpus Christi includes immunizations against hepatitis B and other vaccine-preventable infections during the first months of life.
Dr. Krishnan offers pediatric immunization services and can review your baby’s age, vaccination history, and medical needs to determine which vaccines are appropriate. Most routine infant vaccines begin at approximately two months of age, while hepatitis B vaccination is recommended at birth. RSV preventive antibody immunization may also be appropriate for eligible newborns.
Newborn and early-infant vaccinations and preventive immunizations include:
Not every vaccine is administered at birth or during every pediatric visit.
Dr. Krishnan can review your baby’s age, medical history, and immunization records to determine which vaccinations are appropriate.
Parents can call DFWPMA Corpus Christi at (361) 462-4159 before scheduling to confirm the availability of specific vaccines, including RSV immunization and COVID-19 vaccines.
Newborn vaccines are important because they help protect babies against potentially serious infections before exposure occurs.
Newborns and young infants are especially vulnerable to complications from certain infectious diseases, including hepatitis B, pertussis, and respiratory infections.
Receiving recommended immunizations at the appropriate ages helps reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, long-term health complications, and vaccine-preventable deaths.
Important benefits of newborn and early-infant vaccinations include:
Delaying recommended vaccinations can leave infants without protection against serious infections during periods when they are especially vulnerable to complications.
For example, hepatitis B infection acquired during infancy can become chronic, while pertussis and certain bacterial infections may cause severe respiratory illness, meningitis, or hospitalization.
Missing a vaccination does not mean a child will necessarily develop an infection, but it extends the period during which recommended protection is absent. A pediatrician can help parents establish an appropriate catch-up immunization schedule.
