Fall 2019

Prevent disease with ease

What is immunization?

Immunization is the process of protecting yourself from a disease through vaccination.

What is vaccination?

A vaccination is the act of getting a vaccine. A vaccine is made of small amounts of germs that can cause a disease. Getting vaccinated prepares your body to fight the disease so that you don’t get sick.

Why are vaccinations important?

Vaccinations are:

• Safe and effective, especially when received on schedule
• The best form of preventive care and much cheaper than treating a preventable illness
• Necessary for the health of communities

Find out more about the importance of vaccinations.

Make immunization a lifelong practice

Vaccinations are not just for kids. You will need to get them throughout your life. Ask your healthcare provider what vaccines you need. You can also check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s immunization schedules.

Sources:

vaccines.gov

modahealth.com/community/vaccinations

cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules