Children's Health
You want to keep your children healthy but at times it is difficult to know where to get the help that you are looking for. It's hard to know what checkups are due and when shots are needed. Oregon SafeNet can be your resource in findng the health information you need.
Call 1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET) Monday-Friday from 8 am-8 pm or check out our Resource Directory to find children's medical help.
Immunizations
Be sure that your child’s immunizations are up-to-date. Do you need to know what’s required for day care or school in the state of Oregon? Now you can click here to see a chart of the requirements for this school year.
Call SAFENET to get information about:
- Immunizations
- Breastfeeding and nutrition
- Parenting information and support
- Well-child checkups
- Developmental testing
- Child Abuse Hotlines
- Emotional support and information for parents of children with disabilities
- Oregon Health Plan
- Help for new parents
- Summer food programs
- Health care for teens
- And more…….
If your child does not have these immunizations by the first Wednesday of February, you will receive a letter saying that your child will be excluded from school or childcare starting on the 3rd Wednesday of February.
Here are some more links to information about immunizations:
- Oregon State Immunization Program
This link is for parents! It can give you all the necessary information about immunizations for your children. - The Vaccine Center
Gives you information about all the different vaccines and the vaccine schedule for children and adults.
Other Helpful Links
- Prenatal and Newborn Resource Guide – This book is loaded with great information and it’s free!
- Child Abuse – Find information and where to turn for help if you have concerns about child abuse.
- Child Care – Here is an agency that helps parents find day care for their children.
- Nutrition – Food stamps and WIC go a long way to help parents provide healthy foods for their children.
Go to our pages on food stamps and WIC! - Beehive – A great resource for parents on topics ranging from money, jobs, homeownership, schools, etc.