(Horizon) March 1, 2017  - Horizon Health Network's Regional Immunization Team would like to remind New Brunswickers with babies and young children of the importance of getting immunized on time.  

"On time and on schedule immunizations is the most effective way to protect against vaccine preventable diseases," says David Arbeau, Director, Public Health, Fredericton and Upper River Valley.  "Therefore, keeping your scheduled appointment or letting us know if you can't make it is very important."  

In New Brunswick, immunizations for children are given by primary care providers such as family doctors, nurse practitioners and Public Health. 

For more information, and to access the immunization schedule, please visit www.HorizonNB.ca.

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For more information contact:

Stephanie Neilson-Levesque
Senior Media Relations Advisor
1-877-499-1899
Media@HorizonNB.ca
www.HorizonNB.ca