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Infant Immunizations—What You Should Know

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National Infant Immunization Week is April 25th - May 2nd. We know immunizations for infants are important and want you to have us as a resource - we are here to help you make the best, most informed choices for your children. 

The last two years have been difficult for parents to make doctor appointments for their child's well-visits and exams. Protecting your infant from vaccine-preventable diseases is an important step to take now. 

Infants not protected through immunizations are at greater risk of fatal diseases. We know the shots can hurt and babies will cry, but being protected from serious infectious diseases is worth a few tears. 

Why vaccinate?

  • Vaccines are very effective, safe, and protect our kids
  • Unvaccinated children are at great risk for deadly diseases - but thanks to vaccines, our babies have a fighting chance at protection against such disease
  • Babies react much better to vaccinations and the vaccines are more effective the younger the child
  • Protect your child through his/her whole life - we have a calendar HERE which shows when each vaccine should be administered. https://www.knoxhealth.com/index.php/public-health-issues2/immunizations 
  • The vaccines fight against diseases. How amazing is it that science has created these vaccines to make deadly diseases nearly absent in today’s society!

 

What shots do infants receive?

At 1-2 months, your child should receive these vaccines:

  • Hepatitis B (1st dose should be given at hospital after birth & 2nd dose given between 1 and 2 months of age)
  • DTaP-Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (1st dose)
  • Rotavirus (1st dose)
  • Pneumococcal disease (1st dose)
  • Polio (1st dose)
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b disease (1st dose)

 

See the full list of vaccines to be administered through your kiddos’ childhood HERE. 

 

Vaccines save lives and keep babies healthy. We would love to talk with you about vaccines and how they can help keep your child healthy. Call us at 740-399-8008 or make an appointment at one of our health centers. 

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