Vaccines play an important role in keeping us all healthy. Vaccines save lives by protecting us from serious diseases, like measles and whooping cough, throughout life. So it’s important to know the facts about vaccines, immunization, and vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn about how vaccines work and find reliable, easy-to-understand answers to common questions about vaccination.
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