HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Approximately, 20 million Americans are infected with HPV and 6.2 million more will become infected this year. Nearly all cervical cancers are related to HPV. Learn more.
They protect you from serious diseases. Also called “vaccines”, immunizations strengthen the immune system and teach it to fight certain diseases. Current vaccines can protect you against 15 serious diseases.
Immunization also prevents the spread of infectious diseases. A number of serious diseases were once common in the world. Without immunization, these diseases may return to sicken, and even kill infants, children, and adults. Immunization protects people who are not immunized, and the small number of people for which immunizations do not work. Individuals who are not immunized can increase the risk that they and others will get the diseases vaccines can prevent.
Vaccines are very safe, though not risk free. It is important to educate yourself about immunization before deciding what is right for your family.
