Be Wise ... Immunize

Getting shots may not be your child's idea of a good time. But keeping up-to-date on immunizations could protect him or her from many dangerous diseases.

"Parents can ask their children's doctors or school nurses if their kids have had all the immunizations they need," says Juan Castillo, M.D., a family practice physician at Valley Care Clinics in Alton. "These shots are a simple and effective way to protect kids from childhood pneumonia, hepatitis and other serious health problems."

Refer to the chart below to see if your child's immunizations are up to date. But be sure to talk with a physician to see if your child may need other shots. Also, children ages 6 months through 18 years should have a flu shot every year.

When Should Your Kids Get Their Shots?

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