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VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASES
Vaccines protect against these diseases:

Hepatitis B

Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, also known as whooping cough (one vaccine covers all three diseases)

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection

Polio (the vaccine is known as IPV, or inactivated polio vaccine)

Measles, mumps and rubella, also called German measles (the vaccine is MMR)

Varicella, or chickenpox

Pneumococcal infection (the vaccine is PCV7, or pneumococcal conjugate vaccine).

Influenza (flu)

Also, in certain states and regions with a high rate of hepatitis A infection, hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for children, adolescents and some high-risk groups. Ask you doctor or other health care professional about the specific recommendations for your area.

Reprinted with permission from the National Association of Child Care Professionals.

Vaccinations

WHY IMUNIZE?
Immunizations are a safe, effective way to protect you children from infectious diseases that are not only uncomfortable, but may lead to serious, long-term complications. These diseases can even be life-threatening.

It is especially important for children who attend child care centers to be up to date with their immunizations. These youngsters are at greater risk of catching an infection because they are exposed to many other children and to adult caretakers who may be carrying disease-causing germs.

If you child has missed getting any shots, ask your doctor or other health care professional about catch-up shots. With immunizations it’s “better late than never.”

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		The following section covers information on health and nutrition for children. Teaching your child about good hygiene, nutritious meals, and physical activity will help her become healthy and happy. As a parent, you can help protect your child from illness by taking your child for regular checkups, immunizations and by recognizing signs of illness.