They should be started on time and a strict schedule should be followed throughout your child s life. By getting your child vaccinated, you will be fighting disease in two ways. First, you will be protecting your own child. Second, since healthy children don t spread disease, you will be protecting others as well. Your child is likely to get sick.
Vaccinations are most effective when given according to a physician approved schedule.
The basic series of immunizations against childhood diseases should be finished before a child s second birthday. Enclosed is a suggested immunization time-table for your child. As a parent you must make sure your child gets all of his or her vaccinations. Keep a record of your child s immunizations and dates when they were received. This record will show that your child is protected.