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  • Immunization Schedule

    Medical Exams

    1.  For updates, contact CDC Immunization Program at 800.CDC.INFO (232.4636) orwww.cdc.gov/vaccines. Ask your child’s doctor what vaccines, health screenings, and checkups your child needs.

    2.  Catch-up vaccines should be given to children and teenagers who have not already had them.

    3.  PCV vaccine protects against meningitis and some pneumonias. One dose is needed for all healthy children aged 24-59 months who are not completely vaccinated for their age.

    Vaccines for Traveling Abroad

    Before you travel to other countries, find out if you need certain vaccines. Get information from the CDC Travelers’ Information Line. Call 800.CDC.INFO (232.4636) or use thewww.cdc.gov/travelWeb site. Discuss your needs with your doctor.

    Page from the Healthier at Home book by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine. www.HealthyLife.com. All rights reserved.

    © American Institute for Preventive Medicine

  • Add Fruits And Vegetables To Your Current Foods

    Healthylife® Weigh

    Part 2

    Tortilla with grilled chicken fillet, peppers, tomato, and lettuce.

    Try to include a fruit or vegetable with most snacks and all meals. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

    Add to Foods You Already Eat:

    *  Add an extra cup (or two!) of chopped veggies into your favorite omelet, soup, casserole, or whole grain pasta or brown rice dish.

    *  Add slices of cucumber, peppers, or onions to a sandwich.

    *  Add veggies as a filling in a burrito or quesadilla. Top a pizza with veggies.

    *  Shred carrots, zucchini, or an apple into muffins or other baked goods. Search for recipes that include crushed pineapple, avocado, and other produce as baking ingredients. Many fruits and vegetables can be used to replace some of the saturated fat and sugar in a recipe.

    *  Blend greens into a smoothie. Remove the stems first. If juicing, use the whole vegetable or fruit when possible. Juices are “sometimes” foods, as they don’t contain as much fiber or nutrients as the whole fruit or vegetable. The whole vegetable or fruit is more filling due to the fiber content and how much longer it takes to chew versus drink.

    © American Institute for Preventive Medicine