National Immunization Awareness Month

Four Corners Health Department Press Release

Now is a great time to make sure your children are up to date on the vaccines they need as they start a new school year! August is National Immunization Awareness Month! 

Four Corners offers the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. A child is eligible for the VFC Program if he or she is younger than nineteen and is one of the following: Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, American Indian, or Alaska Native. Registration is required and is available in English and Spanish. A parent or guardian must be present. 

To sign up for a vaccine appointment, go here: https://nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6g0rcKd4MkftjPo

Here are some tips to help make it a less stressful shot visit!

• Keep track of the vaccines you or your child has gotten. 
• Get a list of vaccines you or your child may need. 
• Read any vaccine-related materials the healthcare provider shares with you before coming to the appointment. 
• Write down any questions you may have. 
• If you or your child find needles difficult, tell the nurses ahead of time. 
• Plan a positive distraction. Often, telling a joke or a happy story can distract from the quick pinch a shot can give. 
• Be honest. Tell your child that a shot can pinch or sting but it will be quick and then be over. 
• Engage others to be supportive as well. 
• Avoid telling scary stories or making threats about shots. 
• Share reminders that vaccines can keep you healthy. 

Go here for more information about vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/index.html

For questions or to learn more, call Four Corners at 402-362-2621 or 877-337-3573. You can also email us at info@fourcorners.ne.gov. 

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