In Operation KidCare, a variety of organizations work with state government to encourage parents to have their children immunized against childhood diseases. The effort is bearing fruit. Now, all 75 counties have. We're setting our sights even higher. Eventually, we hope to have every child in Arkansas immunized.
Immunization makes sense.
It only costs parents a few dollars per disease to keep their children healthy, and county health units won't turn away anyone because of inability to pay. That helps keep Medicaid costs and insurance rates down. However, immunization's greatest benefits can't be measured in dollars and cents. We all want our kids to be happy and healthy. Healthy kids don't miss school and don't have to miss out on the joys of childhood.