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Frequently Asked Questions - Myths

Does my child really need all those shots? Yes, children are the most vulnerable among us when it comes to their ability to fight of potential deadly diseases That means, they are more at risk for contracting life threating diseases, developing complications, and are more likely to die as a result of not being vaccinated.

Shouldn't I wait till my baby is older? No, there are actually several vaccine preventable diseases that can infect young infants. Vaccines help your child build up antibodies that can help in warding off disease now and later in life.

How do I know if vaccines are safe? Vaccines are developed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Before they are approved for public use they go through a rigorous process. When finally recommended, the benefits to the community far outweigh the risks.

Isn't it better to be naturally infected than immunized? No, the inconvenience of a vaccine or a serious of vaccines far outweighs the price of infection which could lead to paralysis, mental retardation, liver failure, deafness, and pneumonia.

Don't vaccines just weaken the immune system? No, the viruses contained in vaccines are disabled so they cannot weaken the immue system.