Confidence starts with curiosity

Ask the questions that will help you feel more confident about your decision to vaccinate your child

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It’s important for you to feel comfortable before deciding to vaccinate your child. There are a lot of reliable sources of information out there about vaccines, including your child’s doctor, who can help you make your decision.

Vaccines help protect children against certain diseases

If your child is unvaccinated, they have a higher chance of getting sick from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. In some cases, those diseases can be serious.

It’s understandable to have questions about vaccines. For some, arriving at the decision to vaccinate can feel like an emotional journey. However, for most, the benefits of getting vaccinated are much greater than possible side effects. Your child’s doctor can discuss any questions you may have.

Did you know?

Some diseases we believed to be under control in the US have come back.

The World Health Organization stated that over 25 million children around the world missed at least one vaccination in 2021 alone.

Vaccines help train your child’s immune system

Just weeks after getting a vaccine, your child’s own defense system can start to help protect them against a vaccine-preventable disease.

Your child isn’t fully vaccinated against a disease until after they get all recommended doses. Keeping your child up-to-date on their recommended vaccines helps protect them against certain vaccine-preventable diseases when they go to public places like school, daycare, or a playground.