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.
Respiratory vaccine information
Seasonal respiratory viruses are the source of many illnesses every year. Learn these common infections and how best to prevent them.
What your doctors say about vaccines
Dr. Emily briggs
Why vaccinating for hepatitis B is so important
Dr. Laura Morris
What I tell my patients about measles
Dr. mary nguyen
Tylenol, autism and pregnancy: what you need to know
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?
