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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.
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Your Child's Vaccines for Parents
Vaccines protect kids from many dangerous diseases. Find out what vaccines your child needs to grow up healthy.
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Smallpox for Parents
If you're wondering what smallpox is and why people sometimes worry about it, get the facts here.
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What Can I Do to Ease My Child's Fear of Shots? for Parents
Find out what can help kids deal with getting vaccines and other shots.
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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.
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Measles (Rubeola) 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.
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How Vaccines Help (Video) for Parents
Vaccines help keep kids healthy, but many parents still have questions about them. Get answers here.
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Should Kids & Teens Who Aren't Sexually Active Be Vaccinated Against HPV? for Parents
The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine is now recommended for girls and boys both. Here's why.
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How Do I Know Which Vaccines My Kids Need? for Parents
Vaccines are given on a schedule. Kids get each vaccine when they're at highest risk for getting sick from that disease.
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Vaccines & Antibiotics: A Safe Combo? for Parents
Find out what the experts have to say.