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RSV vaccine
RSV vaccine
Getting vaccinated for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) helps protect your body from severe illness. Unlike other common vaccines like the COVID or flu shot, it’s not an annual routine, and it’s n...
Flu vaccine
Flu vaccine
Getting your flu shot is an annual exercise of good health. It’s a simple, quick and convenient way to protect both yourself and your community. You can make sure your body is as prepared as possib...
COVID vaccine
COVID vaccine
While the 2020 pandemic is in the past, COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. The virus is still circulating and remains a public health concern, particularly for people who are at higher risk. Getting vaccin...
A family doctor giving a vaccine to an older patient.
Vaccine Facts: What You Need to Know
It can be hard to know what to believe about vaccines. There’s a lot of information out there—especially in the age of social media—and not all of it is accurate. Having clear, trustworthy facts ca...
Polio
Polio
What is polio? Polio is a serious contagious disease that is caused by a virus. It can paralyze you or lead to death. Polio, also called poliomyelitis, spreads easily from contact with someone who ...
Vaccinations
La importancia de las vacunas
La importancia de las vacunas Las vacunas son una parte importante de la salud pública y familiar. Evitan la propagación de enfermedades contagiosas, peligrosas y mortales. Existen vacunas para el ...
Adult vaccinations
Adult vaccinations
Adult vaccinations are just as important as childhood immunizations. Being an adult doesn’t make you immune to certain illnesses, and staying up to date on recommended vaccines is a key p...
Childhood Vaccines: What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them
Childhood Vaccines: What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them
A vaccine is a preventive treatment for certain medical diseases. These are diseases that are caused by infections and spread from person-to-person. Vaccines contain a weakened version of the infec...
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public-private partnerships produced a novel vaccine for COVID-19. While COVID-19 is no longer a pandemic, the virus still persists much like influenza. Vaccines for C...
Immunization Schedules
Immunization Schedules
Staying up to date on your vaccines is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community. By knowing when to get a vaccine, you can reduce your risk of getting or spread...