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Information for Parents

Immunize your kids - At least six shot visits by age two. Immunizations are an excellent way to protect your child against many childhood diseases. The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Immunization Program recommend a series of immunizations to protect your children against 12 different diseases:

Chickenpox   Measles   Polio
Diphtheria   Meningitis (HIB)   Rubella
Hepatitis A   Mumps   Tetanus
Hepatitis B   Pneumococcal   Whooping Cough
Perinatal Hepatitis B

 

It is recommended that your child receive these immunizations by 2 years of age to protect him/her from these diseases. A typical visit schedule includes doctor's visits at age 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, between 15 and 18 months and 24 months - so 6 visits by 2 years of age.

 

More Information

Frequently Asked Questions by Parents
Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon Law Requirements for Schools and Children's Facilities
Childhood Immunization Schedule 2007

Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Vaccine Safety
Immunization Information in Spanish (CDC)

Children and the Community-at-Large Benefit from Vaccinations
1999 Immunization Survey of Two-Year-Olds
Vaccine Information This is the Immunization Action Coalition website designed for the public and media.
Additional resources for parents


Additional Newborn Health Resources for Parents

Newborn Infant Handbook

Newborn Metabolic Screening
Newborn Hearing Screening

 

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