• 1 out of every 5 children in Utah are not adequately immunized

• 162 cases of Pertussis (whooping cough) were reported in 2006 in Utah County

• Pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2006 were 14 times higher than in 2004

• Every year, there are reported cases of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B in Utah County

• Measles is a highly contagious vaccine-preventable disease and the most deadly of all childhood rash/fever illnesses.

• Pertussis,  also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. Whooping cough may be very serious, particularly in infants. The childhood vaccine for pertussis is called the DTaP

• Some diseases are so common in this country that a choice not to get a vaccine is a choice to get infected.

• Pertussis (whooping cough) and varicella (chickenpox) can cause serious and occasionally fatal infections.

• Hepatitis B vaccine can eliminate liver damage or liver cancer from hepatitis B infection

• HIB vaccine can prevent deafness from meningitis

• Vaccinate to protect our children, grandchildren, and their grandchildren

• Immunizing on time gives children protection against dangerous diseases during the most vulnerable early months of their lives.

• Many vaccinations can be given at the same time which means fewer office visits, saving time and money for the parent. It also may be less traumatic for the child.