New Jersey Kids Need These School Vaccines Before August Ends

As usual, the summer is flying by and we are already into August and that means it's time to start preparing for the school year. Buying school supplies, a new backpack, and back-to-school clothes are all great ways to prepare for the year, but keeping your kids healthy is what's really important. Schools are high-risk settings for illness and disease. Bacteria are everywhere due to crowded classrooms, shared supplies, and close physical contact. Therefore, immunizations are incredibly important to keep your kids and their classmates healthy. Vaccinations not only protect your child from serious illnesses, but they also help reduce the spread of disease throughout the entire school community. Staying up to date on recommended vaccines can mean fewer sick days and more time spent learning, growing, and participating in school activities.

Vaccines are a fundamental building block for the success of our youth. Balanced nutrition, physical activity, and immunizations are three pillars of success. Healthier kids perform much better in the classroom. Making sure your child's immunizations are current before the first day of school is one simple step that can help set them up for a healthy and successful year. So, what vaccines should our children get as we approach a new school year? Well, there are different types of shots for different age groups. Plus, New Jersey requires certain immunizations for children attending school. New Jersey follows national immunization recommendations and guidelines, and you can read more about them here. Keep reading below to learn about what your kids need this school year: