Immunization Info for Parents of Children 1 to 6 Years

Vaccines protect your child, your family, and your community.

• Recent outbreaks of mumps, varicella (chickenpox), measles and pertussis (whooping cough) remind us that serious diseases still exist.
• Every year, children are hospitalized and die from influenza (flu) and the problems it causes.

Up-to-date on immunizations?

• If your child is up-to-date on immunizations, he or she will meet the immunization requirements to attend child care, preschool, and school.
• If your child has missed any immunizations, catch up now!
• Some vaccines require more than one dose over time. Get every dose for the best protection.

Ask! It’s OK to have questions!

• Ask your doctor or nurse about recommended immunizations and a vaccination plan for your child.
• Talk with your doctor, nurse, or clinic about your immunization questions.

To learn more:

• Immunization Action Coalition: Immunization Information for Parents of Infants and Children
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0-6
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccines & Immunizations: Information for Parents
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: Age Groups and Vaccines – 4-6 years
• National Network for Immunization Information (NNii): Parents
• Seattle Children’s Immunizations: Why are they needed and how do I prepare my child?
• Washington State Department of Health: Immunization Program/CHILD Profile: For Schools and Parents

Free booklet:

To learn more about childhood immunization, including benefits and risks, download Plain Talk About Childhood Immunizations.

Download this information as a fact sheet (pdf)