Healthy Magazine Healthy SoFlo Issue 62 | Page 14

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ยท JULY 2018 WE CA R E F O R T HE F U T U R E WE PR E PA R E M aking sure that your children receive all their vaccinations on time is one of the most important things you can do as a parent to ensure your children's long-term health-as well as the health of friends, classmates, and others in your community. Getting every recommended dose of each vaccine provides children with the best protection possible. Keep in mind that there are many opportunities to catch-up on vaccines for your preteen or teen. Preteens and teens typically see their doctors or other health care professionals for physicals before participation in sports, camping events, travel, and applying to college. Care Resource CARES for the future we PREPARE. From July 1 to September 30, 2018, new pediatric patients visiting our office in Little Havana without health insurance may receive a free comprehensive check-up and required vaccinations for school. Covered vaccinations include, but are not limited to the following: polio, Varivax (chicken-pox), measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), DTap or Tdap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), Lead test and PPD (TB skin test). New pediatric patients may also receive a NEW back- to-school pouch with school supplies. To redeem this promotion, one MUST first make an appointment by calling 305-576-1234 EXT: 470 (English) and 471 (Spanish). www.ca reresource.org 14 HEALTHY MAGAZINE