What You Should Know About Immunizations.....

Shots are safe.

It is much more dangerous if your child does not get shots!

It is OK if your child feels a little sick after a shot. It is normal for your child to:

• be red or sore where the shot was given
• have a slight fever
• be cranky

Your child will start to feel better in a day or two.

Be sure to tell your health-care provider or local health department if your child hasn't been immunized against all 14 diseases, or if you don't know which immunizations your child has had.

Keep a record of all your child's shots.

Bring it with you every time your child sees a health-care provider.

Talk to your health-care provider.
Ask if your child has all the shots he or she needs. It is up to you to make sure your child gets ever shot he or she needs.

You will need proof of immunization.
Your child cannot go to child care or school without it. See your health-care provider or local health department before your child starts day care or school.

Never skip shots!

Never miss a chance.
It usually is safe for your child to get shots if he or she is a little sick. If you go to your health-care provider because your child is not feeling well, see if your child needs any shots.

Make up missed shots.
If your child misses a shot, talk to your health-care provider the next time you go. Missed shots can be made up.

Protect your child.

Four visits to your doctor, clinic our county health department before the age of 2 is all it takes to properly immunize your child.

Not getting shots is dangerous!

If your child doesn't get shots, he or she could get very sick. Your child could get a disease that causes:

• Breathing problems and lung damage
• Brain damage
• Heart Problems
• Blindness
• Death

A shot is a special kind of medicine that can prevent diseases. Shots prevent the following 14 diseases.

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• Hepatitis B
• Diptheria
• Tetanus
• Pertussis
• Polio
• Hib disease
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Chicken Pox
• Rotavirus
• Streptococcal Disease
• Meningitis
• HPV

It is also recommended for children to get a flu shot in the fall.

These diseases are very serious!

For more information regarding childhood immunizations, requirements for school entry, international travel requirements, and adult immunization, contact the Immunization Program at (901) 544-7708 during normal business hours.