Childhood Immunizations

 

Protecting your child from disease may be the most important thing you can do for his or her health. Immunizations (sometimes called shots or vaccines) will keep your child safe from 15 serious diseases.

 

Some Diseases are still around, such as polio, pertusis (whooping cough) and measles - like the outbreak of whooping cough throughout California in 2010. It is important for your child to get all the shots your doctor recommends on time.

  California law requires proof that a child is up-to-date before he/she can go to day care or school.

· Childhood Immunization Schedule (0-6 years old)

· Childhood Immunization Schedule (7-18 years old)

Cost: The SLO Health Department carries free vaccine for uninsured and underinsured children to eliminate any financial barriers.

 

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Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia provides excellent information about vaccine safety, publications, and the informative 20-minute “Vaccines and your baby” and “Vaccines: Separating Facts from Fear” videos.

Parent information regarding vaccines

Questions parents ask about baby shots

Why Vaccinate?

We encourage parents to search for credible and reliable immunization information on the web. Here are guidelines for ‘Evaluating Information on the Web’.