Most schools require students to provide proof of immunizations, along with a medical history to refer to in case of an emergency. Talk to your doctor about the meningococcal vaccine. Make sure your child has all the immunizations the school requires. Create a health history folder for your children as well as for yourself and spouse.

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Ask about what vaccines are needed each time your child visits the doctor.

Be your child's health advocate by knowing what immunizations the American Academy of Pediatrics and/or what the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommend at your child's age.

Visit www.aap.org or www.cdc.gov and search for "immunization schedule" to see the most current recommendations.