Getting shots is not a pleasant experience, but the large numbers of Americans immunized have helped eliminate widespread death and disability brought on by disease. This standard immunization regime in Mississippi includes diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps and rubella. Other immunizations, such as for chicken pox and hepatitis B or HIB, are recommended, but not required immunizations for a school attendance certificate.
Immunizations are important for both the health of the child and the public's health.
Patterson said there are many diseases children can avoid today if they just receive the proper vaccines at the right time. Having more immunized children also benefits society at large. Before we had immunizations, there was widespread disease and disability resulting in the loss of many children. Immunizations played an important part in putting an end to these epidemics in the United States. Immunization recommendations change on occasion, prompted by research or disease outbreaks.