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B. Immunization Status
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should receive vaccinations
to protect against childhood diseases by age 2. The recommended immunizations include 3
doses of Oral Polio vaccine, 4 doses of Diphtheria and 1 dose of Measles, Mumps and
Rubella. The rates of immunization for Lompoc are exceptional at 97.6% in 1993, 98% in
1994 and 97.5% in 1995. The Lompoc immunization rates depicted in Table 4.10 run
approximately 4 to 5% higher than the State of California.
Table 4.10: Percentage of Kindergartners Fully Immunized by Age 2
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1993 |
1994 |
1995 |
#
Immunized |
% of Total
Pop. |
#
Immunized |
% of Total
Pop. |
#
Immunized |
% of Total
Pop. |
| Lompoc |
1,051 |
97.6% |
1,075 |
98.0% |
1,072 |
97.5% |
| California |
512,844 |
92.8% |
519,245 |
92.9% |
543,694 |
93.6% |
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| Source: Santa Barbara County |
Exhibit 4.5: Percentage of Kindergartners Fully Immunized at Age 2
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| Source: Santa Barbara County |
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