AAP President Renee R. Jenkins, MD, FAAP, joins actress Amanda Peet and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter to alert the public about the importance of timely vaccines. See a video about the choice Ms. Peet made to vaccinate her daughter
Dr. Jenkins and Ms. Peet also appeared in a news segment about vaccines on Good Morning America Aug. 5. See the video here.
Are you up to date on your vaccines? While the majority of immunizations target infants and children under age 6, getting immunized is a lifelong effort and an important part of staying healthy and protecting yourself from life-threatening infections. Particular vaccines and booster shots are recommended for children, adolescents, adults and seniors.
August, National Immunization Awareness Month, is a perfect time to check your family's immunization status.
The following links offer additional information about childhood and adult vaccine schedules and other resources:
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American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 primary
care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical
specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well being of infants,
children, adolescents and young adults.
