We all need shots (vaccines) to help protect us from serious diseases. This protection is called immunization. To help keep our community safe,Spectrum O&P is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness Month.
Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and pneumonia. It’s important to know which shots you need and when to get them.
- Vaccines & Immunizations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases - Immunization Schedules
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases - Parents’ Guide to Childhood Immunizations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu vaccine every year. Other types of shots work best at specific ages or life stages.
- If you have a child age 6 or younger, learn which shots your child needs.
- Find out which shots you need as an adult.
- Use this chart for adults to see if you are up to date on your shots [PDF – 145 KB].
- If you’re pregnant, check out this recommended immunization schedule [PDF – 255 KB].
Talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in your family gets the shots they need.
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