Invisible Victories: How Vaccines Transformed Childhood
Since vaccine victories are largely invisible, we don’t always give them the credit the deserve. Here’s how three childhood vaccines have radically changed our lives.
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Beat the crowd: make a back-to-school vaccination appointment now
Vaccinations are the body’s practice test for diseases like measles and whooping cough. That way, if the real thing shows up, kids’ immune systems know exactly what to do.
Read MoreStay ahead of the class: Ways to get your family caught up on vaccinations before the new school year starts.
Now’s the perfect time to make sure your child has the vaccinations they’ll need to start the new school year off without a hitch. Not only are vaccines required for school and childcare, they’re also one of the best tools you’ve got to help your child stay healthy and thrive, this year and beyond.
Read MoreKids and the COVID-19 vaccine: We answer questions from children and families in our community
Families want to know more about the vaccine for children, and of course, kids have their own questions. We sat down with Dr. Mark Del Beccaro, a pediatrician and Public Health’s Strategic Lead for COVID-19 vaccination, to help answer some of the questions from local kids and families.
Read MoreRoll Down Your Window, Roll Up Your Sleeve: Free Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinics and More Vaccination Opportunities
There’s never been a more important time to make sure you and the people you love are protected from disease. Especially as flu season approaches, keeping up to date on vaccinations is one of the best ways you can stay safe, healthy, and far from the hospital during the COVID pandemic. And now you can get vaccinated without having to step out of your car!
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