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On-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective for children to receive at the recommended ages.

A: Only one dose of seasonal flu vaccine is required for children 6 through 59 months of age attending childcare/preschool. However, the CDC/ACIP may recommend certain children receive an additional dose for optimal protection.

Keeping track of this information enables you to report any adverse side effects that might occur, educate your patients on the importance of vaccines, and communicate with other healthcare providers about your patients' health.

Section 8:57-4.4 - Religious exemptions (a) Each school, preschool, or child care center shall exempt a child from mandatory immunization if the child's parent or guardian submits to the school, preschool, or child care center a written, signed statement requesting an exemption, pursuant to the requirements for ...

All full-time students (12 credits or more) must have documentation of 3 Hepatitis vaccinations or a titer indicating immunity. Proof of immunization can be found in your health care provider's office, your high school, or any previous colleges you attended.

For more information about enrolling as a new site or user, please submit an NJIIS online Intake form by visiting NJIIS online at .njiis.nj.gov . This form can be found on the NJIIS website, under the “Submit a Request.”

Vaccines help your body create protective antibodies—proteins that help it fight off infections. By getting vaccinated, you can protect yourself and also avoid spreading preventable diseases to other people in your community.

A: The NJIIS is a lifespan registry and can be used for entering all vaccine doses administered regardless of the patient's age. Clinicians who administer vaccines to adolescents and adults are strongly encouraged to become NJIIS users.