About Vaccines
As you make decisions regarding your child's vaccination schedule, it is important to explore as much information from credible sources as possible. Your family physician is a great resource, knowing both the science and your child. Work together with your healthcare provider to make the best vaccination decisions for your baby.
Types of Vaccines
Just as every disease is unique, the vaccines used to treat them are individually tailored to fit.
Influenza (Flu) Vaccines
Learn more about seasonal flu and resources to help protect you and your family.
Importance of Following the Recommended Schedule
For vaccines to be effective, immunity must be attained before your child comes into contact with a disease. Significant amounts of research have led to the recommended schedule to insure that your child is protected.
Paying for Childhood Vaccines
If you cannot afford to pay for your children's vaccines, they may be eligible for the Vaccines For Children Program (VFC).
Vaccine Production
To ensure the safety of patients, vaccines are subject to rigorous development and testing regulations before coming to market.
Ingredients
There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings around the ingredients in vaccines. Often times, these allegations against vaccine safety are taken out of context or are simply incorrect.