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Vaccines & vaccinations guide
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) suggests all children from time of birth are vaccinated for many potentially fatal diseases. Their guidelines start from the time of birth throughout, up to a child’s eighteenth birthday. Many school districts will not accept children into the school unless they have a complete vaccination record.
Parents opting to not vaccinate their children are usually forced to provide documents citing their religious or ethic reasons for not vaccinating a child, or they must home-school their child.
Before a newborn leaves the hospital with his or her parents, a first dose of the Hepatitis B¹ vaccine is given. Follow-up care with a pediatrician is highly recommended to ensure an infant receives all necessary vaccinations.
Vaccines & vaccinations guide
When discussing vaccinations with your doctor or your child’s doctor or while researching vaccines your child will need, the terminology can be confusing. This simple guide may help you better understand some of the more troublesome terms used when vaccinations are involved.
Acellular vaccine – A shot that contains a portion of the virus or bacteria that it is meant to prevent in the future.
Active Immunity – The response in which your body produces a life-long defense system against a certain disease.
Adjuvant – A common ingredient added to the medication in a vaccine such as eggs, milk, or gelatin.