For parents and pediatricians August is a busy time of year.
"School is coming and I want to make sure they don't have any excuses to miss any days of school," said Sonya Boswell.
Before school starts Boswell made sure her teenage daughters were caught up on their shots.
"Shots haven't hurt them. They've been receiving shots for years and it hasn't hurt them," Boswell said.
Doctors say the immunization schedule for kids has become more complicated. Boosters are provided for polio, measles and mumps; rubella and chicken pox are given at age four and five.
"And that's a common one because it's required for school and kids are heading to kindergarten," said Dr. Larry Denk, pediatrician.
For parents and pediatricians August is a busy time of year.
There are now vaccines for kids entering high school.
"Vaccine for girls, the meningitis vaccine for boys and girls are some of the new ones," Dr. Denk said.
Doctors say it is a good idea to re-check your child's immunization records before school starts.
"We're busier in August because they thought to check and realize they need to have something done for school."
"We have a lot of infections and a whole lot of things going on. I just want them to have a fair chance at being healthy," Boswell added.