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Immunizations are given to help prevent diseases.  Vaccines help the body produce antibodies which protect against the disease.  Immunizations not only help keep your child healthy, but also help stamp out childhood diseases.

 

2007 Childhood Immunization Schedule

 

2006 Adult Immunization Schedule

 

Why are immunizations important?

 

Immunization was considered one of the most significant public health achievements of the 20th century.  Vaccines have wiped out smallpox, and wild poliovirus in the United States and have significantly reduced the number of cases of measles, diphtheria, rubella, and pertussis.  Despite these efforts, tens of thousands of people still die from these and other vaccine-preventable diseases.  Vaccines offer safe and effective protection from infectious diseases.  Individuals can protect themselves, their families, their friends, and their communities by staying up-to-date on the recommended vaccines. 

 

Who should be immunized?

 

Regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic background or country of origin, getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting community effort.  Recommended vaccinations begin at two months old and continue throughout your life.  Making sure that we get these vaccinations is critical to protecting ourselves and our communities from disease.

 

Most vaccinations are given during the first five to six years of life.  Some immunizations are recommended during adolescent or adult years.  For certain vaccines, booster immunizations are recommended throughout life.  Travelers to specific regions of the world, outside the U.S. may require other certain vaccines. 

 

For information on vaccine requirements for the state of Oregon, you can check with:

 

          Oregon Public Health Services

          Immunization Program

          800 NE Oregon Street

          Suite 370

          Portland, OR 97232

          503-731-4020

          503-731-3095 (fax)

          http://www.immunizationinfo.org/

 

In the rare event your child has a vaccine-related injury, or if you think a vaccine caused a medical problem, you should report the problem.  VAERS stands for Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.  This system was developed for reporting injuries suspected of being caused by vaccines.  If your child has any unusual illness or reaction after getting a vaccine, whether or not you think the vaccine was the cause, ask your doctor to file a VAERS form.  You can also report a vaccine reaction yourself.  The toll-free line is 1-800-822-7967.

 

“Is immunization risk-free?”

 

Every human activity, whether it be riding in a car, or eating an egg, or even getting out of bed in the morning, carries some risk.  The question is not “Is immunization risk-free?”  Nothing is risk-free.  The question is “Do the risks of immunization outweigh its benefits?”

 

According to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher, “Immunizations can be credited for saving more lives and preventing more illnesses than any medical treatment.“  The benefits of immunization are obvious in the declining rates of diseases which we have vaccines for.  The risks are either so minor, or so rare, that we believe they far outweigh the lives saved and illness prevented by immunization. 

 

Screening Questionnaire for Child and Teen Immunization