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Here is where most of the intro text will go. Super informative and (wow!) so eye-opening text about vaccinations and how important it is to vaccinate your children. Did you know measles were eradicated in 1921? That’s not a fact – be sure to look that stat up.

Whooping Cough

What to watch for:
Early (first 1-2 weeks):

Runny or stuffed-up nose
Persistent mild cough
A pause in breathing in babies

Later (after 1-2 weeks):

Spasmodic coughing fits
vomiting

Whooping Cough can lead to:
Babies younger than one year old may develop:

Pneumonia
Brain damage
Seizures

Since 2010, up to 20 babies have died each year from whooping cough in the United States.

How to avoid it

Children should get five doses of DTaP for best protection, one each at the following ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 – 18 months, 4 – 6 years
Pregnant women should get a Tdap shot in their third trimester
Up-to-date immunization for anyone who will be in contact with your baby

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Measles

What to watch for:

Fever
Runny nose and red eyes
Cough
Full-body rash

Measles can lead to:

Pneumonia
Brain damage
Deafness
Death

How to avoid it

Get your child two doses of the MMR shot:
- One at 12-15 months old
- One at 4-6 years old
Infants 6-11 months old should have one dose of the MMR shot before traveling to another country

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