Vaccines are available against chickenpox (varicella) and certain types of bacterial infections (pneumococcal and meningococcal disease) that can cause serious illnesses such as meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain).
Starting September 1, 2004, children born on or after September 1, 2003 will be eligible to receive free vaccines for meningitis (meningococcal C-conjugate) and chicken pox (varicella) on or shortly after their first birthday.
The program will be fully implemented on January 1, 2005, when all children born on or after January 1, 2004 will have access to the three vaccines as part of routine immunization.
Talk to your doctor for more information on these vaccines and the diseases they prevent.
Starting September 1, 2004, children born on or after September 1, 2003 will be eligible to receive free vaccines for meningitis (meningococcal C-conjugate) and chicken pox (varicella) on or shortly after their first birthday.
The program will be fully implemented on January 1, 2005, when all children born on or after January 1, 2004 will have access to the three vaccines as part of routine immunization.
Talk to your doctor for more information on these vaccines and the diseases they prevent.