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• Measles for Parents

  
  

  Measles is best known for the skin rash it causes. Although rare, outbreaks can happen. Getting your kids fully vaccinated is the best way to protect them from this disease.

• Rubella (German Measles) for Parents

  
  

  Rubella infection, or German measles, usually is a mild disease in kids that can be prevented with vaccination. Its primary medical danger is to pregnant women because it can affect developing babies.

• Measles: What You Need to Know for Parents

  
  

  You may have heard that cases of measles are on the rise lately, but there’s no reason to panic. Here’s what you need to know about measles and how to keep your family safe.

• Your Child's Vaccines: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) for Parents

  
  

  Find out when and why your child needs to get this vaccine.

• Common Questions About Vaccines for Parents

  
  

  Vaccines protect kids from potentially deadly diseases. Learn about what they are, how they work, and what they do.

• Is There a Connection Between Vaccines and Autism? for Parents

  
  

  Many scientific studies have shown that there is no link between vaccines — or any of their ingredients — and autism.

• Encephalitis for Parents

  
  

  Encephalitis is a rare brain inflammation caused by a virus. The best way to avoid encephalitis is to prevent the illnesses that may lead to it.

• Your Child's Vaccines for Parents

  
  

  Vaccines protect kids from many dangerous diseases. Find out what vaccines your child needs to grow up healthy.

• A to Z: Viral Exanthem for Parents

  
  

  Learn about viral infections and causes of skin rashes.

• Vaccine Basics for Teens

  
  

  Missing out on shots puts you at more serious risk than you might think. That one little "ouch" moment protects you from some major health problems.