Immunize to return to school

As you prepare for the start of & rubella]. Immunizations are one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and your family from deadly diseases. Immunizing children according to recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics can help protect children from common infections and diseases.

Why are immunizations necessary? Immunizations are still a simple and effective way to protect children from serious diseas- es. Vaccines trigger the immune system to fight disease.

What if my child does not get immunized? Children risk catching a disease, they can infect others and they may be excluded from attending school.

Can children get free vaccines?

Vaccines for Children is a federal program that provides free vaccines to eligible children including those without health insurance coverage.