You protect them every day. So do vaccines.
Protect your child with routine vaccination
You want to protect your child by keeping them safe and healthy. Childhood vaccinations can help you do that. Routine vaccinations have been around for decades and are safe and proven to help protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. We've got the facts to help you make an informed decision.
About vaccines
Vaccination and the immune system, vaccine effectiveness, safety and side effects
How vaccines work
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Diseases vaccines protect against
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Lifelong vaccination journey
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Routine childhood vaccinations
Timing of vaccinations, get your child's vaccination schedule, guidance for common concerns, common childhood diseases
Access your child's vaccination history
Make the vaccination appointment easier
COVID-19 vaccination
Childhood vaccination schedule
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Making vaccinations more comfortable
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Vaccine safety and possible side effects
Allergic and stress-related reactions, how we make sure vaccines are safe, vaccine ingredients
Vaccine safety and effectiveness
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Vaccine side effects explained
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Vaccination stories
Learn from real stories why vaccination is key for a healthier community:
- Charlotte's story on how she relies on community immunity to stay healthy
- Colton's story about why he counts on you to get your annual flu shot
- Laurie's story about having the measles when she was 12
Printable resources
An easy-to-use guide that answers your questions about your child's vaccination
Youth get many vaccinations while in school, and knowing what they're for and why it's important is worth understanding
Vaccines are an important way to protect your child from serious and life-threatening diseases
Actions you can take to help make your child's vaccination experience more positive
Childhood vaccines are safe and proven to help protect children against 15 diseases
Data that compares 6 common vaccine-preventable diseases before and after routine vaccination
How childhood vaccines keep your child safe
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