National Infant Immunization week was celebrated this past week, highlighting the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrating the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy communities.

Judi Van Hulzen with Marion County Public Health tells KNIA/KRLS News you need to be careful where you get your information from and use trustworthy sources when researching, and that your best advocate will be your doctor. If you don’t have insurance, or insurance doesn’t cover vaccinations, contact Marion County Public Health to have your child receive an immunization.