Vaccines are safe, and usually covered by insurance.

Vaccines are usually required by schools and childcare centers.  Vaccinating your child is a great way to protect your child. Follow the recommended immunization schedule for vaccines. Ask your doctor for details! 

Why immunize? Media messages on immunization can create confusion. Do not hesitate to talk to your provider about any concerns you have. Thanks to vaccines, some diseases are becoming rare due to the success of vaccinations.

What would happen if we stopped vaccinating? Diseases that are almost unknown in the U.S. would stage a comeback. Before long, we would see epidemics of diseases that are rare.

We vaccinate to protect future generations. We vaccinate to protect our children. We also vaccinate to protect our grandchildren and their grandchildren. Vaccinations are one of the best ways to prevent serious diseases such as polio, measles, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, chickenpox, pneumonia, meningitis, and hepatitis A and B.

Vaccinating your child on the recommended schedule will provide protection into adulthood.

Resources for your Family

Immunizations in Detail
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/why.htm
www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/index.html
www.healthychildren.org

Nebraska Immunization Records 
dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/pages/nesiis_index.aspx

SMC Care Line  
To talk to a nurse after hours, please call 402 443-1448

SMC Family Care Clinic
Click the button below for the full brochure noting the immunization schedule and when you should have your child see your doctor for Well Child Checks. 

Schedule Your Child's Immunizations and Well Child Check
Call 402 443-4191 today!