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Vaccine Basics

Vaccines are injections (shots), liquids, pills, or nasal sprays taken to teach your body's immune system to identify and fight against harmful germs
woman in casual clothing with visible adhesive bandage from vaccination sitting on sofa in family home and smiling at camera

Top 5 Ways to Feel Empowered About Vaccine Decision-Making

When it comes to making decisions about vaccines, knowledge is power

How Are Vaccines Made?

Watch as Emily meets her partner’s family on Thanksgiving and explains how vaccines are made

Common Diseases and Their Vaccines

Many formerly common diseases are now under control, thanks to vaccines. Here’s a look at some of these diseases — and the vaccines that prevent them.

true or false: vaccines

True or False? Vaccines

An epidemiologist lets us know whether five common beliefs about vaccines are true or false

Where Can You Get Vaccines? Infographic

Where Can You Get Vaccines?

Your healthcare provider’s office is just one of many places you can get vaccines

The FDA Vaccine Approval Process

Watch this video to find out everything you need to know about how a vaccine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Get the Facts: What You Need To Know About Vaccines

Get the Facts: What You Need To Know About Vaccines

Vaccines are safe and effective — and you should be getting them

An Immune System Specialist Explains Vaccines

An Immune System Specialist Explains Vaccines

HealthyWomen spoke with Sabra Klein, Ph.D., a professor who studies the immune system, about how vaccines work, why it's important to get all doses of a vaccine, herd immunity and more