Vaccines prevent disease in the people who receive
them and protect those who come into contact with
unvaccinated individuals. Vaccines are provided through
injection with a needle or, a few, through a nasal
spray.
Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save
lives. Vaccines are responsible for the control of many
infectious diseases that were once common in this
country, including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis
(whooping cough), rubella (German measles), mumps,
tetanus, and the flu.
Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact,
resulting in doctor's visits, hospitalizations, and
premature deaths. Sick children can also cause parents
to lose time from work. |
