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As a parent of a new baby or young children, you are well aware of the fact that kids need to get their shots. What you might not realize is that it is important for you to be up to date with your immunizations too. Your health can have a huge impact on the health of your baby. There are certain things that babies are too young to be vaccinated against. For example, babies under 6 months cannot receive the Flu Vaccine. Also, the shot that protects against pertussis (Whooping cough) is given in a series that is complete at around age 5. Check with your health care provider to see if there are any vaccinations you should get. You will be setting a good example for your children and protecting them if you take care of your health. In addition too vaccinations from your doctor, your baby will benefit greatly from the protection you provide them through breastfeeding. Through your breastmilk you pass along antibodies which protect your baby from some illnesses and diseases.

For more information on Immunizations in New York State visit the following:

NYS Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

NYS Adult Immunization Schedule 

I didn’t realize I needed certain immunizations until I started a new job. Do you know which shots you need? Does your doctor remind you to get the flu vaccination?

Sources: Adults Need Immunizations Too ; CDC Features: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – What you need to know; Protecting Against Influenza (Flu): Advice for Caregivers of Children Less Than 6 Months Old

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April 24-May 1, 2010, is National Infant Immunization Week. I think this is a perfect follow-up to our last post. With the rise in rates of Autism, concerned parents, medical professionals and the general public are asking, what causes Autism and how can we stop it? Desperately searching for the cause of Autism, researchers are testing every possibility. There are many theories out there for what causes Autism, and they include vaccines, genetics, food allergies, immune deficiency, brain development differences, etc. The problem is, none of these theories have been proven.

According to the CDC, there has been no proven link between vaccines and autism. So, please get your baby vaccinated. By not vaccinating your baby, you are putting her or him at risk for very serious diseases. We here at NCPPC would also like to remind you that breastfeeding is a natural way for you to immunize your baby against common infections, like colds.

Watch the CDC’s video, “Get the Picture- Childhood Immunizations” to learn more about vaccines and your baby.

For more information on vaccine schedules in New York State, visit the NYS Department of Health website or view their Recommend Immunization Schedule (Spanish).