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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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Disclaimer: NCPPC wants to remind you that it is very important to get your baby vaccinated. 

As the parent of a toddler, I’m sure you’re well aware by now that babies have a lot of doctor’s appointments for check-ups, to be weighed, to get shots, etc. If you’re wondering which vaccinations your child needs, visit New York State’s Department of Health page. A recent CBS News video highlights a study that shows an increased risk for fever-related seizures in toddlers when the MMRV vaccine is administered in one short, as opposed to giving the MMR in one shot and the Varicella vaccine given in another shot.

Are you confused? This may help:

• MMR vaccine= Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine
• MMRV vaccine= Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine

To help clarify the risk, watch the video clip, “Infant Vaccine Increases Seizure Risk” 
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In the video, the doctor recommends that babies get the MMR and the Varicella vaccines in two separate shots. The CDC says that “The rate of febrile seizures during the 7–10 days after vaccination was about 2 times higher in children who received MMRV vaccine (9 per 10,000 children vaccinated), compared with children who received measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and varicella vaccines separately at the same visit (4 per 10,000 children vaccinated).”

 What are your thoughts on this news segment?

Sources:

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccines: What Your Need to Know , CDC, 2008

What Clinicians Need to Know About MMRV Vaccine Safety, CDC, 2008