Not sure if your kids are up-to-date on their vaccinations? Now's the time to check — and possibly to catch up.

April 27-May 4 marks the 25th annual National Infant Immunization Week. Under ARKids First, the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program, immunizations are covered under ARKids A and ARKids B. According to a press release from ARKids First, the insurance covers immunizations for children birth through 18 years of age and requires no co-payment.

ARKids First recommends that children birth through 6 years of age receive the following immunizations:

  • hepatitis B
  • pertussis
  • haemophilus influenza type B
  • rotavirus
  • influenza
  • measles, mumps, rubella
  • diphtheria
  • tetanus
  • pneumococcal
  • polio
  • varicella
  • hepatitis A

“Some families forget ARKids covers immunizations, and keeping shots up-to-date is critical to make sure your children grow up safe, healthy and active. We hope all children across the state receive scheduled immunizations,” said Marci Manley, deputy chief of communications, at Arkansas  Department of Human Services. “Vaccinating your child is something you do for their lifetime safety.”

According to a press release from ARKids First, immunizations prevent children and parents from contracting more than 10 vaccine-preventable illnesses like influenza, measles, mumps and more. Parents and guardians can request a shot record or ask their child’s doctor what immunizations are needed to keep their child current.

If your child has ARKids First health coverage, you can find a primary care physician or pediatrician for your child by calling the ConnectCare help line at 1-800-275-1131.