Vaccines at Story Family Medicine
Does SFM encourage vaccination?
Yes. The providers at SFM generally encourage vaccination, including infants, children, and adults. Vaccination is a well-considered way of training our immune systems to better handle contagions, which can cause serious illness.
The primary benefits of vaccination include reducing the severity of infection and reducing transmission to vulnerable people.
Vaccination does provoke the immune system; people should expect reactions as a sign of developing immunity. Severe reactions to vaccination are very rare.
SFM strongly encourages our members to consider vaccination as part of their medical care. We also consider it our responsibility to answer your questions and provide you with accurate information.
Does SFM mandate vaccination?
We frequently have parents tell us that their previous pediatrician required full vaccination before providing care. 😤
SFM will never require our members to vaccinate in order to receive medical care.
👉SFM opposes mandating vaccination.
We strongly support parental rights and responsibility for all medical care, including vaccination. All medical decisions, including vaccination, need to be individualized.
Thankfully, Idaho has a strong Parental Rights Law regarding immunization. Idaho allows parents to simply sign an Exemption form (on a Medical, Religious, or Philosophical basis).
Does SFM provide vaccinations?
Yes! SFM carries all childhood vaccinations and a selection of adult vaccines.
SFM participates in the state funded Idaho Immunization Program How much does it cost?
Administrative Fee:
1 immunization = $20
2 immunizations = $40
3 or more immunizations = $60
Click here to see what the CDC recommends regarding vaccination for children.
(SFM does not endorse all of the CDC’s recommendations.)
Do you have more questions?
We understand that some parents have hesitations with vaccination. We consider it our responsibility to address your questions and provide you with accurate information respectfully.
Contact our clinic to schedule an appointment with your provider at SFM. We are thankful to take the time to listen and address your questions.
Our providers have put together additional resources on our website, including “Vaccine Guidance” and “Vaccinations & Fetal Stem Cells.”
👉We are thankful to be your trusted resource for medical advice. 🩺🥼