More than 30 per cent of children in Fraser Health have not completed the recommended immunizations by two years of age.
Fraser Health is reminding parents about the importance of following the recommended immunization schedule.
Recent measles activity in Disneyland has led to the spread of measles infection in California and other states from unimmunized travellers exposed there. Getting all immunizations on time is the most effective way to prevent infections.
In B.C. routine childhood immunizations are free, safe and recommended to be given at two, four, six, 12 and 18 months. A follow-up immunization, known as a booster, is given at four years of age.
If you need to make an immunization appointment, call your family physician or local public health unit.
For more information on where to get your child immunized, visit http://www.fraserhealth. ca/your_health/immunizations/.
