Childhood Immunizations

    Childhood Immunizations

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    Immunizations Protect Children

    Vaccines help protect your child from many diseases.  These diseases can cause serious health problems, including life-threatening illnesses, lasting disabilities, and brain damage.  Some even cause death.

    Children under 2 are at special risk.  They're even more likely than older children to become very ill or disabled from a disease.  That's why it is so important to vaccinate on time.

    All offices offer immunization clinics by appointment.  To make an appointment call 800-710-9775 or call your local office.
    0 Through 6 Years Old 7 Through 18 Years Old


    Before Your Child is Vaccinated

    Before your child is vaccinated

    • Ask for a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS).

    • Go over your child's medical history.

    Tell your child's health care provider about any special health conditions

    • A history of convulsions.

    • A weakened immune system (for example, due to HIV infection, AIDS or certain types of cancer)

    • Any severe allergies.

    • Negative reactions to previous vaccines.

    • A current illness.

    Know what side effects to look for

    • Slight fever (less than 102 degrees F).

    • Soreness or swelling at the injection site.

    • Headache.

    • Swollen glands.

    • Irritability.

    • If symptoms last for more than 24 hours, call your child's health care provider.

    Know when to get help

    There is a very small chance that your child could have a serious reaction to a vaccine.
    Be alert for symptoms such as:

    Before your child is vaccinated
    • Ask for a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS).
    • Go over your child's medical history.
    Tell your child's health care provider about any special health conditions
    • A history of convulsions.
    • A weakened immune system (for example, due to HIV infection, AIDS or certain types of cancer)
    • Any severe allergies.
    • Negative reactions to previous vaccines.
    • A current illness.
    Know what side effects to look for
    • Slight fever (less than 102 degrees F).
    • Soreness or swelling at the injection site.
    • Headache.
    • Swollen glands.
    • Irritability.
    • If symptoms last for more than 24 hours, call your child's health care provider.
    Know when to get help

        There is a very small chance that your child could have a serious reaction to a vaccine.
        Be alert for symptoms such as:

        • Constant crying for more than 3 hours.
        • Unusual, high-pitched crying.
        • Unusual sleepiness or difficulty waking up.
        • A high fever (105 degrees F or higher).
        • Convulsions.
        Allergic reaction (signs include hives, difficulty breathing, hoarseness, weakness, dizziness, and fast heartbeat).
        • Limpness or unresponsiveness.
        • Paleness or bluish skin.


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