Immunizations protect your child from serious disease. Immunizations (also called vaccines) strengthen your child’s immune system and teach it to fight certain diseases. This will prevent your child from getting sick from these diseases. Vaccines are safe and effective. Sometimes children will have minor reactions to a vaccine, such as soreness where the shot was given, or fever.
Flu vaccination is the best way to protect you and your family from the flu. This year, it’s recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older be vaccinated against the flu. If you have a baby under 6 months, you can protect them by getting yourself, other children and family members in your household, and others who care for your baby vaccinated. Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect you and your unborn baby from getting the flu. It may even help protect your baby from the flu after birth. Learn more about flu.
It is important your child receives the recommended immunizations according to the Childhood Immunization Schedules (0-6 years old and 7-18 years old). The immunization schedules are complicated. Work with your doctor or nurse to immunize your child on time. It is best to immunize your child at the earliest recommended age to get the best protection against disease. Many vaccine-preventable diseases are a greater risk to babies and young children.
If you do fall behind in immunizing your child, there is a way to catch up. Ask your doctor or health care provider about the best way to get your child’s immunizations up to date.
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