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  • Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) - two does of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles and 88% effective against mumps. Children should get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 months. It’s also important teens and ...

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  • Whooping cough vaccination - whooping cough, or pertussis, is known for uncontrollable violent coughing which often makes breathing difficult. CDC recommend whooping cough vaccine for people of all ages. Whooping cough can affect people of all ages, but can be very serious, even deadly, for babies less than a year old. The ...

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  • International Travel - COVID-19 Vaccines - CDC recommends you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before travel Wherever you’re heading, use the #CDC Travelers’ Health destinations tool to see what vaccines or medicines you may need ...

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  • Chickenpox Vaccination - The first doe is recommended at 12 through 15 months of age and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. CDC recommends two doses of chickenpox vaccine for children, adolescents, and adults who have never had chickenpox and ...

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  • Polio Vaccination - CDC recommends that children get four doses of polio vaccine, starting at age 2 months. Almost all children (99 out of 100) who get al the recommended does of polio vaccine will be protected from polio. Thanks to widespread use of the polio vaccine, the United States has been polio-free since 1979. See https://health.mil ...

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  • Meningococcal vaccine for college - some states, colleges and universities require meningococcal vaccination for certain students CDC recommends meningococcal vaccination for first-year college students living in residence halls. Talk to your child’s ...

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  • Shot record - ensure all vaccines are input into your or your child's health record Proof of your child’s vaccine records is likely to be required when registering them for school, including colleges and ...

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  • Vaccinations for homeschooler children - children receive immunizations early because they are susceptible to diseases at a young age. The consequences of these diseases can be very serious, even life-threatening, for infants and young children Even young children cared for at home can be exposed to vaccine-preventable diseases, from parents, siblings, visitors to ...

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  • Catch-up vaccination schedule - Make sure that your child sees their doctor for well-child visits and recommended vaccines. If your child missed some vaccines along the way, talk to their health care provider about the best and quickest way to ...

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  • Routine Childhood Vaccination Schedule - Childhood immunizations are given starting at birth through 4-6 years of age The recommended childhood immunization schedule in the U.S. protects against 14 diseases. Easy-to-read routine childhood ...

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  • Combination Vaccines - You may be able to reduce the number of shots your child needs while protecting against the same number of serious diseases. Some vaccines can be given together in one shot known as a combination vaccine. Talk to your health care provider about ...

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