Pneumococcal Disease

Up-to-Date Vaccinations Will Help Your Child Stay in School

Published in Vaccine Weekly, August 1st, 2007

The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to make sure your child has his or her most recent immunization, especially vaccinations that can help prevent meningitis and middle ear infections (otitis media).

Childhood vaccination can stem millions of illnesses and prevent thousands of deaths. While eight out of every ten children in the United States are fully vaccinated, checking your child’s health records is the perfect preparation for the back-to-school time period.

Your child’s academic success is linked to their ability to stay healthy and in school. Nearly 100 percent of American children will suffer from otitis media by the age of...

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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2007-08-01)

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