Marshfield Clinic Stresses Importance of Vaccination
Friday, April 17th, 2015 -- 9:05 AM
-Parents agree that feeding and sleep schedules are important to help keep their children healthy. Childhood immunizations are as important.According to the Marshfield Clinic, vaccinating children on time is the best way to protect them against 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before their second birthday.
National Infant Immunization Week, April 18-25, is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States.
Public health and medical experts base their vaccine recommendations on many factors. They study information about diseases and vaccines very carefully to decide which vaccines kids should get and when they should get them for best protection.
Staying on track with the immunization schedule ensures that children have the best protection against diseases like these by age two.
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