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Immunization Project
Children are our greatest gift. We, as parents, want to do what is
best to nurture them and protect them from harm. Very soon after our
babies come into this world, we are asked to immunize them. We are
told that vaccines will protect them from up to 14 major diseases.
Within two days of age, children will get a shot of the hepatitis B
vaccine.
By the time they reach 18 months, children could get as many as 21
separate shots containing 13 vaccines.
For some parents, all of
these shots can seem overwhelming. Parents ask, "What are vaccines?
How can
I keep track of all these immunizations? Are these vaccines
safe for my baby?"
Our hope is that as you
look through this site, you will get a better understanding of
immunizations and how they protect your children from harm. With a
better understanding of vaccines and the diseases they prevent, you
will see why your doctor feels so strongly about recommending them
for your child.
The immunization project is
designed to help Texas Children's Hospital Integrated Delivery
System achieve its vision of committing to a community of healthy
children by providing the finest possible pediatric patient care,
education and research. The immunization project is dedicated to
developing, implementing and evaluating strategies to help keep
Houston area children free of vaccine preventable diseases.
Contact information:
Texas Children's Hospital Immunization Project
6621 Fannin, Suite FC240
Houston, Texas 77030
Telephone: 832-824-2064
Fax: 832-825-2103
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