Monogram - Protecting Children’s Health: Trusted Vaccine Guidance for Families

The Trump Administration has suddenly changed federal immunization recommendations, reducing the number of vaccines which are recommended for all children. However, many experts outside the federal government, from organizations of doctors who care for children to states and counties, do not agree with these changes, creating confusion.

Mono County Public Health recommends that families continue to follow the careful and safe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommended Immunization Schedule. These recommendations are based on consideration of the benefits and side effects of each immunization, and they are free of politics and ideology.

All parents want to keep their children healthy, and ensuring children receive appropriate immunizations is essential to achieving that goal. Immunization is invaluable for preventing many dangerous infections. It is easy for us to forget how many children used to die or experience serious harm from infections which are now preventable with safe shots. Existing immunization recommendations will protect more children.

Healthcare decisions can be challenging. We encourage Mono County parents with questions about vaccines to talk to their child’s primary healthcare provider.

Consider visiting the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Fact Checked website for more information.