Immunizations

• Booster Shots

  The immune protection from a vaccine can fade over time. Booster shots and additional doses can help. Here’s how.

• COVID-19: Questions & Answers About Vaccines

  Here are answers to some questions many parents have about COVID-19 vaccines.

• Do Kids Need Vaccines Before Traveling?

  If you plan to travel abroad or internationally it’s possible that your kids — and you — will need to get certain vaccines.

• Hepatitis A Vaccine (HepA) for Kids & Teens

  The hepatitis A vaccine, or HepA, helps prevent hepatitis A liver infections. Learn why and when kids need the vaccine.

• Hib Vaccine for Kids

  The Hib vaccine helps prevent infections from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Learn when kids need the vaccine.

• How Vaccines Help: Common Questions

  Vaccines help protect kids from certain diseases. Learn what vaccines are, how they work, and why they’re safe.

• Is It Too Late for the Flu Vaccine?

  It’s best to get the flu vaccine early in flu season, so the body can make antibodies that protect it from the flu. But getting it later is better than not getting it at all.

• Is There a Connection Between Vaccines and Autism?

  Many scientific studies have shown that there is no link between vaccines — or any of their ingredients — and autism.

• Meningococcal Vaccines for Kids & Teens

  Meningococcal vaccines protect against meningococcal disease. Learn how these immunizations work and when your child needs them.

• Polio Vaccines (IPV, OPV) for Kids

  The polio vaccine protects kids against polio infection. Learn how this immunization works and when children need it.