Vaccines

• Booster Shots

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

• Can Kids Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, Flu Vaccine, and RSV Shot at the Same Time?

  It’s safe for kids to get a COVID-19 vaccine along with any other routine vaccine, including the flu vaccine and RSV shot.

• COVID-19: Questions & Answers About Vaccines

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

• COVID-19: Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines

  Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best way to prevent the spread of the virus and protect families from serious illness. Watch this video to learn about how the vaccines work.

• 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 Can I Comfort My Baby During Shots?

  Try these things to make the shots less painful and stressful for your baby.

• How Do I Know Which Vaccines My Kids Need?

  Vaccines are given on a schedule. Kids get each vaccine when they’re at highest risk for getting sick from that disease.

• How Vaccines Help (Video)

  Vaccines help keep kids healthy, but many parents still have questions about them. Get answers here.