Why you should vaccinate your children

By: Elsa Heiner

Vaccines Protect Children❖ Vaccines protect children from deadly diseases

❖ Could save your child’s life

Vaccines Save Lives Worldwide

Vaccination is Safe and Effective❖ Studied by doctors,

scientists, and healthcare professionals

❖ Side effects very rare

❖ Disease-prevention outweighs possible side effects

Vaccines Develop Herd Immunity❖ Decreases

chances of outbreak

❖ Protects those who cannot safely get immunizations

❖ Offers indirect protection

Vaccines Save Your Family Time & Money

❖ Getting sick prevents child attending childcare/school

❖ Causes lost time at work for parents❖ Medical bills very expensive❖ Vaccines covered by insurance❖ Good investment to vaccinate children

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