Take Action! -Protect your child from serious childhood diseases by making sure they get all recommended shots. -Find out which shots your child needs: Check with your doctor to make sure your child is getting all the recommended shots. If your child is age 6 or younger, find out which shots your child still needs. -Get your child a seasonal flu shot every year: Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get the seasonal flu vaccine every year. What about cost? The Affordable Care Act, the health care reform law passed in 2010, covers recommended shots for kids. Depending on your insurance plan, you may be able to get your child’s shots at no cost to you. Check with your insurance provider to find out what’s included in your plan. For information about other services for children that are covered by the Affordable Care Act, visit HealthCare.gov. If you don’t have health insurance, you can still get important shots for your child. -Find out if your child qualifies for free shots. -Call your state health department to find a free or low-cost vaccination program. -Find a health center near you to learn more. -Tell the doctor about bad reactions. -Serious side effects after getting a vaccine – like a severe allergic reaction – are very rare. If your child or another family member has ever had a bad reaction to a vaccine in the past, tell the doctor before your child gets a shot. When your child gets a vaccine, pay extra attention to your child for a few days afterwards. If you see something that worries you, call your child’s doctor. Help make shots easier for your child: -Stay calm. -Ask the doctor or nurse for tips on how to hold your child during the shot. -Distract your child during the shot. For example, tell a joke, sing a song, or point to a picture on the wall. -Praise your child after the shot is over.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 15:56:37 +0000
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