Health Experts Remind Parents To Immunize Children
Houston County health experts are reminding parents to get their children immunized against life threatening diseases.
Public Information Officer Jennifer Jones with the North Central Health District tells FOX 24 News, research shows that children who are up-to-date on recommended vaccines increase their protection against serious and life-threatening infections.
Jones says with the 2008-2009 school year on the horizon, the Houston County Health Department is urging parents to set immunization appointments for their children because certain vaccines are needed for school registration. Last year, the state implemented additional vaccine requirements applicable to children and adolescents attending child care, Pre-K, Head Start and public and private school facilities.
The Houston County Health Department also encourages everyone to adhere to a recommended vaccine schedule to ensure protection against serious diseases caused by common infections such as flu. Vaccine recommendations for adults are based on a variety of factors including age, health status and medical history.