Some immunizations protect your child for life. They protect your child from diseases that can cause blindness, mental retardation, and even death. Without the vaccines, your child is at risk. There have been outbreaks of these serious diseases in recent years among children who have not been immunized. When children are immunized they get medicines called vaccines.
Some vaccines come as a series of shots.
Your child must get every shot in the series for them to be effective. This schedule is designed to help your child be well and stay well. Timely immuizations will prevent diseases. Regular checks of growth and development will spot any abnormal conditions early. For immunizations and exams, please call for appointments 4-6 weeks ahead.