With school starting back up soon, we want to share how you can protect yourself and your children from preventable illnesses.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Immunizations have had an enormous impact on improving children’s health. Most parents haven’t seen the consequences of vaccine-preventable diseases. While most preventable diseases are not common in the United States anymore, they do exist around the world. It is important to be educated and know how to protect yourself and your children with vaccines. Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like mumps, pertussis, and measles can all occur in the U.S unexpectedly.
VACCINATIONS
Vaccinations are one of the best ways parents can protect infants, children and teens from potentially harmful diseases. Vaccine-preventable diseases can be very serious, may require hospitalization, or even be deadly – especially in infants and young children.
Follow the link below to learn how to protect your children based on their age. Learn about check ups, importance of vaccination protection, baby's first shots, and more…
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/protecting-children/index.html
VACCINE INFORMATION FOR ADULTS
Even adults need to be up-to-date on vaccines because immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time. You are also at risk for different diseases as an adult. Vaccinations are one of the most convenient and safe preventive care measures available. Adults should have the Influenza (flu) vaccine every year. You may also need other vaccines based on your age, health conditions, job, or lifestyle.
Learn more about vaccines in the link below and find out which ones are right for you.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/index.html
FACTS FOR PARENTS: DISEASES & THE VACCINES THAT PREVENT THEM
Below is a list of diseases and the vaccines that prevent them. Simply click on the disease you would like to learn more about and follow the link to the CDC website.