Immunization
Protecting yourself or your children from vaccine-preventable diseases is an important part of healthy living. While vaccines, like any medicine, can have side-effects, they are an important tool in the fight against dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases.
The CDC has issued a Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule (which can be viewed and/or downloaded from the link below, see "Helpful Resources") for recommended vaccination throughout childhood. It is important to know that even though many infectious diseases have been reduced or eliminated, the viruses or bacteria that cause them are still a threat. Routine vaccinations have limited outbreaks of the diseases – but stopping immunizations would result in dangerous and possibly deadly outbreaks.
Immunizations are not just for kids! From influenza to tetanus, adults are getting vaccinated too. Generally, vaccination decisions for adults are made considering their health condition, age, lifestyle and occupation.
Helpful Resources
Immunization Brochure - If you are planning to travel to another country, you should consider the vaccination recommendations involved far enough in advance to obtain any required. For information about Traveler’s Health, including vaccination schedules, check with the CDC on their website.
- For more information about immunizations, visit the Immunization Action Coalition website.
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