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Article: Pennsylvania Health Department Celebrates National Infant Immunization Week; Parents Urged to Get Their Children Vaccinated.
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- April 16, 2002
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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- In observance of National Infant Immunization Week, April 14-20, Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Rob Muscalus reminded parents of the importance of vaccines for their children.
"Immunizations are one of the most important ways parents can protect their children against childhood diseases," Dr. Muscalus said. "National Infant Immunization Week highlights the importance of timely immunizations, and gives us an opportunity to encourage parents and caregivers to keep all immunization records up-to-date."
Childhood immunizations are recommended to protect against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German ...