Vaccines Are Safe and Effective
Vaccines are the safest and most effective way to prevent many diseases and keep you, your community and your children healthy. According to the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases, around 50,000 adults each year die in the United States from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 50 million deaths can be prevented through immunizations.
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced and delayed the rate of children's immunizations. Yet, ACCESS wants to remind parents that one of the most important things they can do to protect their children’s health is getting them vaccinated.
Nearly 4 million babies are born in the United States every year. Timely immunizations, before age 2, are vital for protection against potential exposure to 14 life-threatening diseases, which include:
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Influenza
- Measles
- Mumps
- Whooping Cough
- Pneumococcal Disease
- Polio
- Rotavirus
- Rubella
- Tetanus
- Varicella (chickenpox)
Vaccinations have reduced the prevalence of many serious illnesses in the United States. And although rare, outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases continue to persist throughout the world.
"Vaccines safeguard against the spread of infection, which benefits the community and public health," said Daneen Woodard, M.D., ACCESS Regional Medical Director. "Together, we can wipe out vaccine-preventable diseases and protect future generations."
How We Can Help
Immunizations are one of the safest, most effective methods of disease prevention. ACCESS recommends calling your doctor to ensure your children are protected.
As of March 25, 2024