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Let's Talk Vaccines Together

Your child's doctor is ready to help you find the answers you need.

Questions Are Part of Parenting. Ask Yours.

You want to make informed decisions about your child’s health. Your child’s doctor can help explain how vaccines fit into your child’s care, based on their health history, age, and individual needs.

Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s first vaccines, keeping up with routine visits, or getting ready for kindergarten, your appointment is a chance to ask questions and get answers you can trust.

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How Vaccines Help

Your child’s immune system is learning and developing every day. Vaccines help the immune system recognize certain diseases and respond to them, giving your child’s body an opportunity to build protection before exposure.

Vaccines are recommended at different ages throughout childhood because children encounter new environments, activities, and milestones as they grow.

Your child’s doctor can help explain which vaccines are recommended and why.

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Builds Protection Early

Vaccines help your child's immune system learn to fight disease before exposure.

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Safe and Effective

Vaccines protect your child from serious illness, safely and effectively.

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Backed by Research

Vaccines are backed by decades of research and recommended by pediatricians.

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Protects Your Community

High vaccination rates help create community immunity that protects everyone.

Have questions? Start here.

Explore answers to some of the questions parents ask most often.

Download Vaccine Guide  Download Vaccine Guide (Spanish)

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Ready to Start the Conversation?

You don’t have to have all the answers before your child’s appointment.

Bring your questions. Your child’s doctor can help you understand your options and make decisions based on your child’s health.

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