VACCINES

Vaccines contain the same germs that

cause disease. But they have been either
killed or weakened to the point that they
don’t make you sick. Some vaccines
contain only a part of the disease germ.

How do vaccines work?

A vaccine stimulates your immune system to
produce antibodies, exactly like it would if you
were exposed to the disease. After getting
vaccinated, you develop immunity to that disease,
without having to get the disease first.

Why are vaccines so important?

immunizations can save your child's life
vaccinations are very safe and effective
immunization can protect others you care
about
immunizations can save your family time and
money
immunization protects future generations

Who needs to get vaccinated?

Vaccines help protect you from serious infectious
diseases throughout your life — from infancy to early
adulthood and into old age. Some people who are at
an increased risk for certain diseases may need
additional vaccines

Don't know where to get your

vaccines?
Use this website to find the closest place to get your
vaccine: https://www.vaccines.gov/get-
vaccinated/where
or go to your closest doctor's office, pharmacy, health
center, state or local health departments, or travel
clinics to get more info

SOURCES
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html Interested? More info at
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