Vaccines are special medicines that teach my body how to fight specific germs. They protect me from diseases that could make me very ill. Vaccines help my immune system recognize and defeat harmful germs.
Vaccines are special medicines that teach my body how to fight specific germs. They protect me from diseases that could make me very ill. Vaccines help my immune system recognize and defeat harmful germs.
Vaccines contain weakened or inactive germ parts that cannot cause disease. When I get a vaccine, my body makes fighter cells and antibodies that remember how to protect me. This memory system stays in my body and activates quickly if I ever meet the real germ.
Vaccines contain weakened or inactive germ parts that cannot cause disease. When I get a vaccine, my body makes fighter cells and antibodies that remember how to protect me. This memory system stays in my body and activates quickly if I ever meet the real germ.
Vaccines are carefully tested by scientists to ensure safety. They protect me from serious diseases and prevent illness spread. Some vaccines need booster shots to keep working over time.
Vaccines are carefully tested by scientists to ensure safety. They protect me from serious diseases and prevent illness spread. Some vaccines need booster shots to keep working over time.
Without vaccines, I risk catching serious diseases that could cause hospitalization or health problems. Unvaccinated people can spread diseases to vulnerable individuals. Getting vaccinated helps protect my whole community.
Without vaccines, I risk catching serious diseases that could cause hospitalization or health problems. Unvaccinated people can spread diseases to vulnerable individuals. Getting vaccinated helps protect my whole community.
Before my vaccine, I can ask questions about the procedure. I'll wear a short-sleeved shirt and bring something comforting like a toy or device to help me relax.
Before my vaccine, I can ask questions about the procedure. I'll wear a short-sleeved shirt and bring something comforting like a toy or device to help me relax.
I can use deep breathing, counting, or distractions to make getting a shot more comfortable. The needle pinch is brief, and any soreness can be helped by gently moving my arm.
I can use deep breathing, counting, or distractions to make getting a shot more comfortable. The needle pinch is brief, and any soreness can be helped by gently moving my arm.
It's normal to feel nervous about needles. I can tell the nurse about my feelings and use positive self-talk like 'I can handle this'. Focusing on vaccination benefits helps manage anxiety.
It's normal to feel nervous about needles. I can tell the nurse about my feelings and use positive self-talk like 'I can handle this'. Focusing on vaccination benefits helps manage anxiety.
After vaccination, my arm might feel sore or I might have a mild fever. These reactions show my immune system is learning and usually pass quickly. Resting and drinking water can help me feel better.
After vaccination, my arm might feel sore or I might have a mild fever. These reactions show my immune system is learning and usually pass quickly. Resting and drinking water can help me feel better.

What Are Vaccines and Why Do I Need Them

Vaccines are special medicines that teach my body how to fight specific germs. They protect me from diseases that could make me very ill. Vaccines help my immune system recognize and defeat harmful germs.