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In
1992, Shots for Tots was created in response to the low levels
of immunizations among preschool children and the epidemic
outbreaks of measles in Louisiana. Children are required
to be fully immunized when entering school, however, by waiting
until they enter school, we leave our children susceptible
to vaccine preventable diseases for two or three years.
The
vision of Louisiana's Infant Immunization Initiative is
to see 90% of all children immunized with their primary
series by age two. Unfortunately, the National Immunization
Survey 2005-2006 reflects that among Louisiana children 19-35
months of age only 73.5%(5+4.7) are fully immunized. Clearly,
our goal has not been met.
Shots
for Tots is a network of public and private entities working
cooperatively to update and educate both parents and providers
alike in order to ensure the highest level of immunizations
possible because Louisiana's most valuable assets are its
children.
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