To prepare your kids for school early, schedule an appointment for vaccinations and checkups today. Ellisville Pediatric Clinic and Laurel Pediatric Clinic are now accepting appointments.

One of the most important things parents can do to ensure their children’s long-term health is to make sure that children of all ages receive all their vaccinations on time. By promoting good health with your child, friends, classmates and others in the community will also benefit. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for children to attend school, preschool, day care or child care facilities, the overall benefits of these immunizations for all individuals should never be taken too lightly.

Vaccines are considered to be one of the most cost-effective preventive measures against certain diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared vaccinations to be one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century, as they have saved millions of lives since their introduction more than 200 years ago.

School vaccination requirements are critical in both eliminating and reducing vaccine- preventable diseases in the United States, which helps protect children. By increasing awareness about the safety of vaccines, parents can make informed decisions about their children’s health.

Ellisville Pediatric Clinic is located at 1203 Avenue B in Ellisville. To schedule an appointment, please call 601.477.3550.

Laurel Pediatric Clinic is located at 234 South 12^th Avenue in Laurel. To schedule an appointment, please call 601.649.3520.

To learn more about children’s vaccinations, please visit the CDC website at cdc.gov/Features/CatchupImmunizations