When germs invade your body, you get sick. A vaccine helps prepare your body to fight against the germs. Vaccines are also called immunizations.
The diseases that vaccines protect against can cause severe sickness, handicaps, and even death. In years past, some of these diseases were common. But because of vaccines, most are now rare. Still, if people don't get vaccines, the diseases can become common again.
Vaccines are very safe for most people. There is a very small risk of serious problems. The risk from getting the diseases is far greater than any risk from getting the vaccine.
It's good to know what vaccines you and your children should have, and when. Talk to your doctor. If you have missed any vaccines, it's not too late to catch up!
When germs invade your body, you get sick. A vaccine helps prepare
your body to fight against the germs. Vaccines are also called
immunizations. The diseases that vaccines protect against can cause
severe sickness, handicaps, and even death....
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Intermountain Healthcare answered:When germs invade your body, you get sick. A vaccine helps prepare your body to fight against the germs. Vaccines are also called immunizations.
