But we shouldn't be satisfied until we are Number One. Sometimes parents postpone required immunizations until their children enter school, Dr. Raymond said. Then they play catch-up because they have to. Infants and toddlers need to be protected from communicable diseases early in their lives and the only way to do this is to be age-appropriately immunized, Dr. Raymond said. Parents should be aware that a change took place in school admission requirements last year.
Children can receive vaccinations at public immunization clinics and physicians' offices.