Vaccines are recommended throughout your child's life to protect against serious, sometimes deadly diseases. All doctors and health care providers in Connecticut who vaccinate children under 19 years of age participate in the Connecticut Vaccine Program (CVP) and can give your child vaccines he or she needs. If you need help finding a health care provider for your child, call (860) 509-7929 to find a CVP provider near you.

FIND OUT WHICH VACCINES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR OUR CHILD BASED ON THEIR AGE

If your child is a college student -or soon to be one- making sure he or she is fully vaccinated is critically important, especially for those who will be living in a dormitory or another shared space. That's because large groups of people in close proximity provide the ideal conditions for spreading diseases, including those that are vaccine-preventable.

Full-time or matriculating students born after December 31, 1956 who are attending higher education programs in Connecticut must have the following immunizations:

 

• Measles (2 doses)
• Mumps (2 doses)
• Rubella (2 doses)
• Varicella (2 doses)
• Meningococcal (1 dose if residing on-campus)

For a link to laws and exemptions related to required immunizations for college students, click here.

Vaccines can help keep students from contracting serious illnesses and missing classes.

MAKE SURE OUR CHILD IS PROTECTED AGAINST DISEASES LIKE:

 

You may not realize that you need vaccines throughout your life. Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date because immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time You are also at risk for different diseases as an adult. Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available.

 

To learn more about vaccines and take this quick quiz to find out which vaccines you may need.

There are some vaccines that women who are considering pregnancy or are currently pregnant should receive to protect themselves and their baby. Learn more here:

Visiting another country can put you at risk for diseases that may not normally be found in the United States. Getting vaccinated against certain diseases is of the most effective things you can do to protect our health abroad.

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