The Need What You Can Do Lives and money can be saved if children As a responsible parent, you're taking this are immunized on time. The United States has step for your child's health. Children need Vaccinate had lots of success in immunizing school-age vaccinations - this is important - they need children. to visit a doctor on a regular basis. Find a doctor you trust, or a clinic or health center in /~ Unfortunately, millions of preschoolers your area and give your child a "medical are at risk because many people do not realize home." that vaccination is recommended before the ~e\'j age of two. In addition, so many families Now take the lead and talk to your friends today do not have a regular source of health about the importance of immunizing their care. children by age two. And help them c\\,14 understand that regular visits to the doctor are During 1989 - 1991 our nation had the part of good parenting. I '0 _ v. ~, largest measles outbreak in decades. Other childhood diseases like whooping cough o and rubella also increased. 2 4l-\w . Every Child By Two Wg[§J Because ofthis re-emergence ofchildhood MONTHS diseases, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Betty Bumpers, formed Every Child By A Parent's Guide To Two. Here in Montana, Former First Lady Immunization Theresa Raciot, Former First Lady Carol Judge, and Carol Williams, wife of • Some parents think they can't afford to Montana's former Congressman Pat Will­ everv child bV two! vaccinate their babies. But they can't The Carter/Bwnpers Campaign For Early Immunization iams are working together to encourage afford not to vaccinate. -Rosalynn Carter local action to help get kids immunized. For More Information Statewide they are developing educational outreach to ensure that all of our children, • • Immunizing our children early is a way now and in the future, will be fully vacci­ ofsayingI love you. nated by age two. The Theresa Racicot, Carol Judge & Carol Williams Now they need your help-as a caring 2,000 copies of this pUblic document were published at an Campaign For Early Immunization estimated cost of 9¢ per copy, for a total cost of $180.00, 8/11/04 parent and concerned citizen. which includes $180.00 for printing and $0.00 for distribution. " Immunization Schedule " Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule HepB - Vaccine to prevent Hepatitis B, highly infectious UNITED STATES • 2004 virus which attacks the liver. DTaP - Combined vaccine to prevent Diphtheria, Teta­ nus and Pertussis (whoooina couaht Vaccine ,. Hib - Vaccine to prevent Haemophilus b influenzae disease, a leading cause of meningitis (an infec­ Hepatitis B' tion of the brain or covering of the brain and spi­ nal cord). Diphl!leria, Tetanus, Pertussis'! IPV - Vaccine to orevent Polio Haemophilus MMR - Combined vaccine to prevent Measles, Mumps influenzae type It and Rubella. • Vaccine to preventVaricella Zoster or Chickenpox. InaC1ivat... Polo';rus Var PCV - Vaccine to prevent invasive pneumococcal dis­ Measles, Mumps, ease (a group of diseases caused by a bacte­ Ruh~I.' rium). Some of the most serious diseases are Varicella' meningitis (an infection of the brain or covering of the brain and spinal cord) and blood poison­ Pneumococcar ina. Flu - Vaccine to prevent influenza. Children 6-23 InfluenzaJ months of age should be vaccinated annu ally. Children aged 5....8 years who are receiv Hepatitis A' ing influenza vaccine for the first time should receive 2 doses. HepA - Vaccine to prevent Hepatitis A, which attacks the liver. Vaccine used in communities with high rates of Hepatitis A disease. Hang on your refrigerator as an early reminder to immunize ........~ .... My child's birthdate is _ Call your doctor, a clinic in If " My child will be: your neighborhood or your "., ..., local Health Department 2 months old in the month of------ for times and places to get " 4 months old in the month of~ _ your child immunized ." Your child's ., .. photo .. ., 6 months old in the month of . ------ " .. 15 months old in the month of _ If " This is your personal schedule for the important early " .. vaccinations your child will need to have before the .......... ~...," age a/two. .