Protection through Immunizations
Cases of vaccine preventable diseases are near record lows. That is good news! This is because most babies and toddlers are receiving the vaccines they need by age two. Vaccines are the best way to provide protection against preventable, serious diseases that once commonly harmed or killed people, such as smallpox and polio. Vaccination is a public health success story that we hope to maintain in the years to come.
Vaccines have a proven track record of reducing disease. Every vaccine goes through a transparent and rigorous development process. Once approved, vaccines are closely monitored, from the early stages of research to their public release, and beyond.
Our clinics offer vaccines for all ages. We can answer your vaccine questions. We can also help with insurance needs. For a list of vaccines for children and teens, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Immunization Schedules webpage.
It is normal to have questions about vaccines, but it can be challenging to find reliable sources of vaccine information. If you have questions about vaccines, we encourage you to speak with a trusted healthcare provider. You can also call us at 330-723-9688, option 2.
The below resources are places you can go to find answers to your vaccine questions.
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Immunizations
- Immunize.org
- Let’s Get Real
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Safety References. This website provides key studies and references regarding vaccine safety.
Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season, especially people at high risk.
When should I get vaccinated?
You should get a flu vaccine before flu begins spreading in your community. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body. CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. Getting vaccinated later, however, can still be beneficial and vaccination should continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even into January or later.
Children who need two doses of vaccine to be protected should start the vaccination process sooner, because the two doses must be given at least four weeks apart.
Where to Get Immunizations
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