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Vaccination and Immunization
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reinforces, “Disease prevention is the key to public health,” and vaccination is a reliable, cost-effective way of reducing the risk of contracting a specific disease. Mumps, measles, whooping cough, tetanus and polio: These once prevalent diseases have all been brought under control through the widespread use of vaccination.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Are Vaccines?
A vaccine is a substance administered to a patient to produce an immune response to a specific disease. The substance usually contains a pathogen in a dose small enough to produce immunity without producing infection. Learn more about what vaccines are in this section.
Top Sites for Vaccines and Immunizations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
has an extensive vaccinations portal where consumers can learn about government guidelines for immunization. In addition to immunization schedules, there are recommendations, answers to common questions, overviews of laws and more.
World Health Organization
provides an introduction to vaccination from more of a global perspective. Find links to various WHO information pages on all aspects of vaccination.
MedlinePlus
is a service provided by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Its vaccine page offers links to vetted sources of information on vaccine basics, research, reference and more.
Childhood Immunizations
The strategy against preventing disease begins with childhood immunizations. Find ... read more »
Adult Immunization
A person’s need for vaccination doesn’t end after adolescence. Learn why experts say ... read more »
Travel Vaccinations
Travelers heading abroad are often encouraged or required to receive specific vaccinations before ... read more »
Swine Flu Vaccine
In mid-September the FDA approved a swine flu vaccine. Supplies become available ... read more »
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