As the summer fades into fall, Pennsylvaniarents and children are anxiously preparing for a new school year. In addition to fighting the crowds to buy new notebooks, backpacks and school clothes, it’s important that your child has the necessary booster shoots to battle serious diseases. In fact, many states have rigid requirements about which immunizations are required before attending school; some colleges also require booster shots.

Immunization is one of the most effective ways of preventing disease. Prior to widespread immunization in the United States, infectious diseases killed or disabled thousands each year. Preparing early and getting your child immunized can prevent a frantic call to your pediatrician once school gets underway.

You can protect your child by taking him or her to a doctor or public health clinic for immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends vaccinations through the first 18 years, while many school systems require a full course of shots as well. For a childhood immunization schedule from birth to age 18, visit the AAP Web site at www. aap.org. Remember to bring a record of your child's immunizations when visiting your physician or an immunization clinic for booster shots. However, a trip to the doctor is an arduous situation for a lot of families as many children are scared of shots.

Thanks to Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride instant topical anesthetic, immunization doesn’t have to be painful. During your next visit, simply ask your physician to use a topical anesthetic. Just before giving the iNew Jerseyection, the doctor or nurse will spray Ethyl Chloride directly onto the child’s skin, cooling and numbing the area, then swab the target area with antiseptic and quickly perform the pain-free iNew Jerseyection. This eases anxiety for both parent and child - there will be no bad memories of painful shots or anxiety over the next inoculation. The anesthetic effect lasts up to one minute.

For more information about making shots less scary by using a topical anesthetic, contact Gebauer at (800) 321-9348 or visit www.gebauerco.com.

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