Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 years and Adults Aged 19 Years and Older
The following is a link furnished by the Centers for Disease Control for continually updated immunization schedules for adults and children.
Please check this link to make sure you and your family are up to date on all their shots!
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/
Please check this link to make sure you and your family are up to date on all their shots!
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/
Children's Shots
You protect your child in many ways. You dress her warmly before she goes outside in cold weather. You hold his hand to cross a busy street. You place her in a car seat. One of the best ways to protect your child is with immunizations. Immunizations are more commonly referred to as "shots".
Immunizations protect your child from many illnesses. In order to get the most protection, your child should receive immunizations early and at the right times. Some diseases can cause permanent physical and mental harm to children. A child may be at most risk of contracting these illnesses before 2 years of age. Immunizations can prevent these diseases. Ask a health professional to check your child's immunization records to make sure each child's shots are up to date. If your child doesn't have an immunization record, one can be obtained from your doctor, clinic, the Health Department, or the Illinois Department of Public Health Immunization Program. If your child doesn't have the recommended shots, call your doctor or the Health Department and make an appointment. Be sure to take your child's immunization record with you to these appointments. This record will be important when its time for your child to go to day care or school. An immunization schedule is recommended for infants and children. This schedule shows all the immunizations that a child should receive beginning at birth. Use the schedule list in the right column to see what your child needs. |
Adult Shots
Children are not the only ones who need protection from diseases. Too often, adults fall prey to illnesses that could have been prevented with proper vaccinations. The following shots are available for adults from the Crawford County Health Department:
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Immunization Scheduler:
FAQ- Immunizations
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**State-provided immunizations will be given to anyone regardless of ability to pay.**
Communicable Diseases
What is a communicable disease? A communicable disease is any disease that can be transmitted by infectious bacteria or viral organisms from one source to another.
What is the communicable disease program? The communicable disease program tracks disease in Crawford County and provides follow-up including counseling and referral services.
Why is the CD Program important? When there is a report of a communicable disease, it is important to find out whether or not it is a single case and whether or not there is a risk of spreading it to others. For individuals who have a communicable disease, the program helps provide education and referral services. For others who may be exposed, the risks are lowered by medical intervention referrals and education.
What is the communicable disease program? The communicable disease program tracks disease in Crawford County and provides follow-up including counseling and referral services.
Why is the CD Program important? When there is a report of a communicable disease, it is important to find out whether or not it is a single case and whether or not there is a risk of spreading it to others. For individuals who have a communicable disease, the program helps provide education and referral services. For others who may be exposed, the risks are lowered by medical intervention referrals and education.
How does the CD Program Work?
Any communicable disease program is made up of many parts. These include:
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What are some examples of CD?
A few examples of what are considered to be communicable diseases are:
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