Immunization

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Every year almost 25,000 babies are born in the State of Nebraska. Each of these children starts with an immunization coverage level of zero. That's why it’s our responsibility to immunize our children and protect them. 

Immunizations are one of the most effective and cost efficient ways to prevent disease. For every dollar spent on immunizations, you can save as much as $29.00 in direct and indirect health costs. Vaccine-preventable disease has declined by over 99% since the introduction of vaccines.

The goal of the Childhood Immunization Initiative is to have at least 90% of all children immunized by 2 years old.  Currently the immunization rate for 2-year-olds in the U.S. is 76.1% and Nebraska's immunization rate is 83.9% for 2-year-olds and younger.  To be minimally immunized, a 2-year-old will need a series of 4 doses of diphtheria/tenanus/pertussis, 3 doses of polio vaccine, 1 dose of measles/mumps/rubella vaccine, 3 doses of Haemophilus influenzae type b, 3 doses of hepatitis B, and 1 dose of varicella vaccine.  About 24% of America's toddlers lack one or more doses of these series.

The Nebraska Immunization Program provides funding, vaccines, and training to immunization clinics and private providers throughout the state to vaccinate children from birth through 18 years old. The goal of the Immunization Program is to help communities provide a local preventative health program designed to meet each area's individual needs while maintaining quality of service. To receive immunizations, contact your local immunization clinic or physician. The Program also provides information about adult immunization and international travel immunizations.

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For more information, contact:
Immunization Program
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026
Phone: (402) 471-6423
E-mail: barbara.ludwig@dhhs.ne.gov

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