AUGUST 1, 2018
Is your child vaccinated?
August is Immunization Awareness Month
and we are reaching out to you!
Doctors recommend vaccines during childhood because they’re an in-
credibly effective way to prevent dangerous diseases and their potentially
long-term effects. Right now there are diseases that kids can be protected
from through vaccination. Vaccines are also the reason why some serious
diseases have been completely wiped out worldwide. Here is an age range
for when your child should get vaccinated. If you have any questions, please
call or make an appointment with your primary care provider.
Diphtheria — Is a disease that can cause a thick covering in the back
of the nose or throat that makes it hard to breathe or swallow. Other
symptoms may be present. Refer to the CDC at cdc.gov. Recommenda-
tion is five doses, one dose at each age: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months,
15 through 18 months, and 4 through 6 years old.
Tetanus — Causes painful muscle stiffness and lockjaw and can be
fatal. Parents should warn kids about Tetanus every time they get
scratched, scraped, poked or sliced by something metal. Recommen-
dation is five doses, one at each age: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months,
15 through 18 months, and 4 through 6 years old.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) — Is a highly contagious disease that
can be deadly for babies. It can cause uncontrollable, violent cough-
ing, which often makes it hard to breathe. Other symptoms may be
present. Refer to the CDC at cdc.gov. Recommendation is five doses,
one at each age: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months,15 through 18 months,
and 4 through 6 years old.
Chickenpox — Is a disease that causes an itchy rash of blisters and
a fever. Other symptoms may be present. Refer to the CDC at cdc.gov.
Recommendation is two doses, one at each age: 12 through 15 months
and 4 through 6 years old.
Measles — Is a disease that is very contagious and serious, especially
for young children. You can get the measles by being in a room where a
person with measles has been, even up to two hours after that person
has left. Recommendation is two doses, one at each age: 12 through
15 months and 4 through 6 years old.
Mumps — Is a disease known for causing puffy cheeks and a swollen
jaw. Other symptoms may be present. Refer to the CDC at cdc.gov.
Recommendation is two doses, one at each age: 12 through 15 months
and 4 through 6 years old.
Rubella Rotavirus — Is contagious disease that causes severe watery
diarrhea, often with vomiting, fever and abdominal pain. Other symp-
toms may be present. Refer to the CDC at cdc.gov. Recommendation
is two doses, one at each age: 2 months and second dose at 4 months.
Pneumococcal — Is a disease cause by bacteria (Streptococcus Pneu-
moniae) that causes ear infections, sinus infections, pneumonia and
even meningitis. Other symptoms may be present. Refer to the CDC
at cdc.gov. Recommendation is four doses, one at each age: 2 months,
4 months, 6 months, and 12 through 15 months.
Do you need a sports
physical?
We are ready for you!! Grand Ronde
Medical has set aside appointments just
for you. Tuesday, Aug.7, is the day. Please
call the front desk at 503-879-2002 to
schedule a visit today. Our team is on
standby. Prizes will be given to all those
who visit.
S moke S ignals
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Certified Application Assisters
at the Health & Wellness Center
Cheyeanne Zimmer is now available to assist with recertification
and applications for the Oregon Health Plan. She can be reached
at 503-879-1359 or cheyeanne.zimmer@grandronde.org.
Leah Bailey also is a Certified Application Assister available to
help. She can be reached at 503-879-2197
or leah.bailey@grandronde.org.
Grand Ronde Health & Wellness
Center Optometry
Schedule back to school eye exams today!
Call 503-879-2097.
