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Vaccines help prevent serious illness and keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn more about how vaccination can protect you, your family, and your community.
Learn more about how vaccines can help prevent disease, and current vaccine recommendations.
The need for vaccinations does not end in childhood. Vaccines are an important step in protecting adults against several serious and sometimes deadly diseases.
Vaccines are an important component of a healthy pregnancy.
Learn about flu and COVID vaccines and why it’s important to stay up to date.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about your child’s vaccines.
Vaccination is the powerful defense that’s safe, proven, and effective.
Vaccines are important for protecting preteens/teens from diseases and ensuring a healthy future.
Find information about school immunization requirements and data.
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