When you get an immunization, you are injected with a weakened form of (or a fragment of) a disease. This triggers your bodys immune response, causing it to either produce antibodies to that particular ailment or induce other processes that enhance immunity.

You have a busy life and too much responsibility to risk getting sick. Vaccines can help you stay healthy so you don’t miss work. If you can avoid getting sick, you will have more time for your family, friends and hobbies.

Every year thousands of adults in the U.S. become seriously ill and are hospitalized because of diseases that vaccines can help prevent. Many adults even die from these diseases. By getting vaccinated, you can help protect yourself from much of this unnecessary suffering.

Some Serious Diseases that Can Be Prevented by Vaccines.