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We also care about your pets!

Did you know that some of the Human Meds that you may have at home can be TOXIC to you pet?

1. Pain relivers (e.g. Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Tylenol)
2. Antidepressants (e.g. Zoloft, Cymbalta, Effexor)
3. ADD/ADHD medication (e.g. Ritalin, Vyvanse)
4. Sleep aids (e.g. Klonopin, Ambien, Lunesta)
5. Muscle relaxants (e.g. Lioresal, Flexeril)
6. Heart medication (e.g. Cartia, Cardizem)

It’s always a good idea to keep close at hand your veterinarian’s, emergency clinic, and Poison Control Center phone number.

What should I know before I call?

• Time your pet was exposed to the toxin
• Type of product ingested
• Manugacturer’s name
• Ingredients you can find listed on packaging

 By searching the internet you will find several helpful and free Pet Hotlines .

IMMUNIZATION MILESTONES REACHED
Several important milestones already have been reached in controlling vaccine-preventable diseases among infants and adults worldwide. Vaccines have drastically reduced infant death and disability caused by preventable diseases in the United States. In addition:

Through immunization, we can now protect infants and children from 14 vaccine-preventable diseases before age two.
In the 1950s, nearly every child developed measles, and unfortunately, some even died from this serious disease. Today, few physicians just out of medical school will ever see a case of measles during their careers.

In March 2005, CDC announced that rubella is no longer a major health threat to expectant mothers and their unborn children, thanks to a safe and effective vaccine, high vaccine coverage.

In September 2010, CDC announced that childhood immunization rates for vaccines routinely recommended for children remain at or near record highs.

Yet without diligent efforts to maintain immunization programs in the United States and to strengthen them worldwide, vaccine-preventable diseases will remain a threat to children.

Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child

You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations?

Immunizations can save your child’s life. Because of advances in medical science, your child can be protected against more diseases than ever before. Some diseases that once injured or killed thousands of children, have been eliminated completely and others are close to extinction– primarily due to safe and effective vaccines. One example of the great impact that vaccines can have is the elimination of polio in the United States. Polio was once America’s most-feared disease, causing death and paralysis across the country, but today, thanks to vaccination, there are no reports of polio in the United States.

Vaccination is very safe and effective. Vaccines are only given to children after a long and careful review by scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals. Vaccines will involve some discomfort and may cause pain, redness, or tenderness at the site of injection but this is minimal compared to the pain, discomfort, and trauma of the diseases these vaccines prevent. Serious side effects following vaccination, such as severe allergic reaction, are very rare. The disease-prevention benefits of getting vaccines are much greater than the possible side effects for almost all children.

Immunization protects others you care about. Children in the U.S. still get still get vaccine-preventable diseases. In fact, we have seen resurgences of measles and whooping cough (pertussis) over the past few years. In 2010 the U.S. had over 21,000 cases of whooping cough reported and 26 deaths, most in children younger than 6 months. Unfortunately, some babies are too young to be completely vaccinated and some people may not be able to receive certain vaccinations due to severe allergies, weakened immune systems from conditions like leukemia, or other reasons. To help keep them safe, it is important that you and your children who are able to get vaccinated are fully immunized. This not only protects your family, but also helps prevent the spread of these diseases to your friends and loved ones.

Immunizations can save your family time and money. A child with a vaccine-preventable disease can be denied attendance at schools or daycare facilities. Some vaccine-preventable diseases can result in prolonged disabilities and can take a financial toll because of lost time at work, medical bills or long-term disability care. In contrast, getting vaccinated against these diseases is a good investment and usually covered by insurance. The Vaccines for Children program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children from low-income families. To find out more about the VFC program, visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/ or ask your child’s health care professional.

Immunization protects future generations. Vaccines have reduced and, in some cases, eliminated many diseases that killed or severely disabled people just a few generations ago. For example, smallpox vaccination eradicated that disease worldwide. Your children don’t have to get smallpox shots any more because the disease no longer exists. By vaccinating children against rubella (German measles), the risk that pregnant women will pass this virus on to their fetus or newborn has been dramatically decreased, and birth defects associated with that virus no longer are seen in the United States. If we continue vaccinating now, and vaccinating completely, parents in the future may be able to trust that some diseases of today will no longer be around to harm their children in the future.

How often is a Well Child Exam recommended? 

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001928.htm 

Visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/parents.htm to view information from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) Discussing Why vaccinating your child is so important.

Select a tab below to view a timetable of recommended childhood immunizations explaining when your child should be vaccinated.

<0 to 6 years old>

 http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/child/2010/10_0-6yrs-schedule-pr.pdf

<7 to 18 years old> 

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/child/2010/10_7-18yrs-schedule-pr.pdf 

Is your child sick? http://www.dellchildrens.net

• Wash your hands often.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes. Cough or sneeze into your sleeve and not your hands.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Seansonal Flu Vaccine:

• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Chills
• Headache
• Muscle aches
• Fatigue

Last updated 09-17-2012