August Is National Immunization Month
We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious diseases. Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and pneumonia. It’s important to know which shots you need and when to get them. Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu vaccine every year. Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages. If you have a child age 6 or younger, find out which shots your child needs. Find out which shots adults and teenagers need.
Talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in your family gets the shots they need. To learn more, visit your doctor/health provider. The recommended immunization schedule is designed to protect infants and children early in life, when they are most vulnerable and before they are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases.
Check the schedule for the age or age range when each vaccine or series of shots is recommended. Or create a personalized schedule that shows the recommended dates for your child. If your child has missed any shots, work with your child’s doctor to determine vaccination dates for the missed or skipped vaccines. See the doctor with any questions.
For more information, download this document from the Centers of Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf