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Immunizations

By being vaccinated, you help prevent yourself from contracting a preventable disease. Let’s build a community of immunity.

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Vaccine facts and info

Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, your friends, your neighbors and your colleagues from illness.

The importance of vaccinations

Common vaccine myths

Vaccines by age group

Children and adults alike need to follow special vaccine schedules for the best protection against disease.

Childhood vaccines

Adult vaccinations

Immunization schedules

Stay up to date with these immunization schedules from the doctors of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Vaccination schedules

Respiratory vaccine information

Seasonal respiratory viruses are the source of many illnesses every year. Learn these common infections and how best to prevent them.

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Spotlight – Doctor's Note

What your doctors say about vaccines

Dr. Emily briggs

Why vaccinating for hepatitis B is so important

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Laura Morris, MD

Dr. Laura Morris

What I tell my patients about measles

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Dr. mary nguyen

Tylenol, autism and pregnancy: what you need to know

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More Doctor’s Notes

Questions to ask your doctor

Vaccines are safe and effective and can help prevent against serious illnesses. While vaccines for adults are widely available, the majority of vaccines are given to children. That’s because your child’s immune system is still developing. If you have concerns about vaccines for you or your child, start by asking your family doctor these questions:

  • How do vaccines work?
  • How long does protection last?
  • Do vaccines cause autism?
  • What ingredients are in vaccines?
  • What are side effects of getting vaccinated?
  • If I missed a vaccine dose, how do I catch up?