Vaccinations A Shot for a Healthy Future

July 13, 2022 General /Family

Vaccines save lives. As a parent, getting your child vaccinated is one of the best steps you can take to help protect their future.

Vaccination Questions & Answers

Are vaccines really safe?

With so much information at our fingertips, it can be hard to know what’s true and what’s not. Parents just want what’s best for their children, so when they hear mixed messages about vaccine safety, it can be so confusing!

The truth is, vaccines are one of the safest ways to protect ourselves and our children from dangerous diseases.

Why are vaccines important?

Vaccines protect our future. Diseases like polio are rare today because of the steps our parents and grandparents took to get vaccinated.

A child who is vaccinated not only protects themselves from diseases, but also the people around them. It may be hard to imagine right now, but by vaccinating your child, you’re also helping to protect your future grandchildren, and their future children too. By making the decision to vaccinate, you’ll be making a difference for generations to come.


Think of vaccines as antivirus protection software, and diseases like a virus (or a link that messes up your electronic devices when you click on it). All it takes is one click of a link, or one case of a rare disease, to quickly get out of control.

It’s a lot easier to prevent an infection than try to fix it or stop it from spreading.

Who needs what?

Vaccines aren’t just for kids, we all need them! Routine childhood vaccines protect against 14 different diseases. As we get older, some of the vaccines we received during childhood can wear off, so a booster shot may be needed to stay protected.

It’s always best to talk with your healthcare provider about the vaccines you and your family need. They can answer any questions you have about vaccines and when to receive them.

Visit The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for a complete guide to recommended vaccines for you and your family, or view the recommended schedule here: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html.

Vaccinating on time means a healthier future for you and your family.