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Your child is headed to school! It might be their first preschool experience, or maybe they are old pros in elementary school. You may be wondering how your child grew up so fast! As they grow, you can help them stay healthy with nutritious food, exercise, and immunizations.<\/p>\n
Below, you will find information about school-aged immunizations. Also, look at the school requirements and the childhood immunization schedule<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Congratulations! Your child has received many vaccinations that have helped build immunity to several diseases. As they enter school, more immunizations are required. Visit your healthcare provider to see what is recommended for your child\u2019s age. The healthcare provider can make sure that their immunizations are up to date. <\/p>\n Your child may be afraid to get vaccines, but they are still important. Remember, the shot only takes a moment, but the disease could cause a lot more pain in the long run!<\/p>\n To Prepare Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Honesty<\/strong> Fast and Painless<\/strong> Deep Breath<\/strong> Control<\/strong> Distractions<\/strong> Post-Shot Treats<\/strong> Reminders<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”lg-vaccines-column” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#6A2368″ custom_padding=”30px|10px|30px|10px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”VAAA – intro header” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”14px” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_4_text_align=”center” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_font_size=”32px” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” 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Tips that Help Your School-Aged Child<\/h5>\n
Be honest about upcoming shots. Don\u2019t say there isn\u2019t going to be a shot when there will be one.<\/p>\n
Try not to let your child stall; anxiety builds and can create more fear in your child.<\/p>\n
Keep your cool. If you are stressed, your child will pick up on it.<\/p>\n
If it\u2019s okay with your doctor, allow your child to choose the site for injection (left or right arm) to give your child a sense of control.<\/p>\n
Consider bringing a favorite book or toy for the younger ones. For the older children, talk about their school day, a favorite movie, or see if they can listen to their music.<\/p>\n
If you promise a treat after the shot, make sure you deliver on the promise, no matter how poorly it goes.<\/p>\n
Remind them that the doctor or nurse gives shots \u201creally fast.\u201d Have them think about how fast it was the last time they had a shot.<\/p>\nVaccines at Any Age & Stage<\/h4>\n