Immunization Coalition of Delaware
Immunization is one of the most effective public health prevention strategies!
From the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, October 7, 2016 Among all the dates, DE ranks 3rd for MMR, DTaP and 2 doses of MMR. And 12th for non-medical exemptions. See articles below. Vaccination Coverage Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2015–16 School Year Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 19–35 Months — United States, 2015
Why does my child need to be immunized? Immunizations have helped children stay healthy for more than 50 years. They are safe and they work. In fact, serious side effects are no more common than those from other types of medication such as antibiotics and fever reducers and pain relievers. Vaccinations have reduced the number of infections from vaccine-preventable diseases by more than 90%! Yet many parents still question their safety because of misinformation they’ve received. That’s why it’s important to turn to a reliable and trusted source, including your child’s doctor, for information. The following are answers to common Read More …