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Immunization gives parents the safe, proven power to protect their children from 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before age 2. To celebrate the importance of immunizations for a healthy start and throughout our lives – and to make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need – the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County is joining with partners nationwide in recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. The first week of the month will focus on babies and young children and emphasize a healthy start for little ones begins with on-time vaccinations.
Today’s childhood vaccines protect against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases, including polio, measles, whooping cough and chickenpox. There are many important reasons to make sure your child is vaccinated: • Immunizations can protect your child from 14 serious diseases before they turn 2 years old. • Vaccination is very safe and effective. • Immunizations can protect others you care about. • Immunization can save your family time and money.
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