Shielding your child's health
You've got questions? We've got answers covering everything about immunizations and vaccines. They each have a different role, but they both have the same goal.
Immunizations and Vaccines Resources
Getting immunized means getting a vaccine to protect you from certain types of diseases. The vaccine is the medicine that helps your body become strong against certain illnesses. It's like a training session for your body, teaching it how to fight off these germs so you don't get sick.
Vaccines contain weakened or inactive parts of a germ (like a virus or bacteria). The vaccine helps your body learn about the germ without actually getting sick from it. You can get vaccines in different ways, like a shot, drinking a little liquid, or even a spray in your nose.
Knowing all about the vaccines your child needs for their age helps keep them healthy. When you learn about these immunizations and how they work, you can feel good knowing you're doing something awesome for your child's health.
Here are a few resources and tips for finding a place to take your child for immunizations:
- Check with your child’s doctor. Ask which vaccines are due and make an appointment. If your child needs a doctor, see our locations or call 211 for help.
- Visit a public health vaccine clinic. Anyone from any county can call Tarrant County Public Health at 817-248-6299 to make an appointment or to find a walk-in clinic.
- Check with your local school district for vaccine events.
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