Vaccines & Immunizations

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

While most vaccines in a person’s life happen during childhood, adults need vaccinations, too. These vaccines protect against yearly respiratory viruses as well as other types of diseases that some...

In the past, many preventable diseases were common during childhood. Some diseases could result in significant illness, discomfort and even long-term disability or death. That’s why medical profess...

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...

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...