Many deadly childhood diseases considered to have been eliminated still strike thousands of unprotected children because they have not been properly immunized. Parents are urged to ask their children's medical providers at every visit if their children's shots are up to date. Immunizations are safe. Reactions to the shots are not as risky as the diseases the shots prevent, and they are very rare. This is normal and should not cause alarm.
Immunizations also save money.
Following the recommended schedule not only makes children less susceptible to debilitating and fatal diseases, it also reduces health care costs. Before a vaccine was developed, nationally this disease caused more than 10,000 cases of meningitis a year, mostly among infants. This also includes the Immunization Clinic at 814 Jefferson and the DHS Immunization Clinic located at 3230 Jackson Ave. ONLY MMR and Hepatitis B shots available at this location. 2907 N. Watkins Parents or guardians should bring the child's shot records.