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here’s no getting around it.
Your child will wind up with
sni es and sore throats.
But there are many diseases
you can help your child avoid—
dangerous ones. All you need
to do is be sure your child gets
vaccinated.
Today’s vaccines help keep
your child safe from more than a
dozen diseases. And many of these
diseases are deadly.
ey include:
Pertussis
, also known as
whooping cough, which can make
it hard for your child to breathe.
Measles
, which can cause brain
swelling.
Hepatitis B
, an infection of the
liver that can lead to cancer.
So check with your child’s doctor
to see if your child’s shots are
up-to-date.
Source: American Academy of Family Physicians; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Why kids need shots
family health
Pertussis (also called whooping
cough) is an illness that begins
like a cold. The trouble is that it
can get much worse than a cold.
It can cause coughing fits.
These can be very serious. This
illness can be especially bad for
babies. That’s why it’s important
to get the shots to help prevent it.
Kids need shots at:
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2 months.
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4 months.
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6 months.
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15 to 18 months.
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4 to 6 years.
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11 or 12 years.
Adults may need a shot if
they’ve never had one. Also,
protection can wear off over
time. So adults may need booster
shots. This is very important if
they're around a baby.
Your Provider can help decide
if you should get a shot. Take the
handy immunization record inside
this issue with you to your next visit.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Gold Coast Health Plan has
various methods in place for
Providers, Members, vendors
and employees to report
suspected fraud, waste or
abuse. Reports can be made
anonymously via:
A written report sent to:
Attention: Compliance Officer—
Fraud Investigation
2220 E. Gonzales Road,
Suite 200
Oxnard, CA 93036
Internet:
www.gchp.alertline.com
.
A toll-free hotline available 24/7:
866-672-2615
.
Please provide as much
information as possible, such as:
The name of the person(s),
facility, vendor, etc., suspected of
fraud, waste or abuse.
Identifying information, such
as the Member/Provider involved,
facility name, address or telephone
number.
A description and details of the
suspected fraud, waste or abuse:
who, what, where, and the date
and time of the incident(s).
Any documentation that is
related to the report.
Person filing the report: name
and telephone number if you do
not wish to remain anonymous.
Please do not use the
telephone hotline number
for any issues, questions or
concerns
not
related to fraud,
waste or abuse.
You can do your part to help stop Medi-Cal fraud
PLEASE REPORT SUSPECTED FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE TO YOUR PLAN
If your child has missed some shots,
don't worry. It's not too late to
catch up. Ask your child's doctor.
WHOOPING COUGH
Is your family safe?
winning
health
member services:
888-301-1228
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