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IDPH reminds families to make sure everyone is up to date on recommended vaccinations

THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS REMINDING FAMILIES TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS UP TO DATE ON RECOMMENDED VACCINATIONS. 
 
VACCINES PROTECT BABIES FROM 14 DISEASES BY THE TIME THEY REACH TWO YEARS OF AGE…AND IT’S IMPORTANT THAT THEY RECEIVE ALL OF THE DOSES ON TIME. SOME ARE REQUIRED BEFORE A CHILD GOES TO BACK SCHOOL SUCH AS THE CHICKEN POX VACCINE. PUBLIC HEALTH SPOKESPERSON MELANEY ARNOLD SAYS GETTING IMMUNIZED ISN’T JUST ABOUT PROTECTING YOURSELF.
 
 
ARNOLD SAYS ADULTS SHOULD GET THE FLU SHOT ANNUALLY AND A TETANUS SHOT EVERY 10 YEARS. SENIORS ARE ADVISED TO GET THE SHINGLES AND PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINES.

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