Please share an interesting fact about vaccinations.

Polio: Polio is almost wiped out from the entire world because we vaccinate; smallpox already is!

Introduction: Since introduction of the Hib vaccine the incidence of this bacterial meningitis has radically reduced.

Vaccinations: Vaccinations have reduced mortality and increased the quality of life.

They: They do not cause autism. They do protect from common diseases. Inexpensive for benefits.

Re-evaluation: Re-evaluation of data on vaccines shows that immunizations are not linked to autism.

Getting: Myth: getting so many vaccines will overwhelm my child's immune system.

Live: Live vaccine shots, eg MMR & varivax, should either be given at the same time or at least 28 d apart.

Pertussis: Pertussis is no longer a problem. Not true! pertussis continues to cause infant deaths in the us.

Children: Children can spread the influenza virus for longer periods than adults.

Flu: Flu vaccines have eggs in it, so be careful if you are allergic to eggs.

Current: Current vaccinations have eliminated 99% of the targeted diseases in the usa with little risk.

Vaccinations: Vaccinations do not cause autism. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder.

GARDASIL: Gardasil vaccine helps protect against 4 types of human papillomavirus (hpv).

GARDASIL: Gardasil vaccine helps to prevent development of genital warts but does not treat them.

GARDASIL: Gardasil vaccine is given as 3 injections over 6 months & helps protect against hpv.

The: The cdc recommends routine Gardasil hpv vaccination for boys & girls who are 11 to 12 years old.

Vaccinations: Vaccinations do not cause autism! allergic reactions can occur, but no chronic disease is linked!

Vaccines: Vaccines have safely eliminated 99% of the diseases they are designed to prevent.

Vaccines: Vaccines have safely saved millions of lives.

Most: It's a myth that: receiving vaccinations is extremely painful.

Get: Get your flu shot. It may help prevent heart attacks by as much as 50%.

Current: Current recommendation is for shingles shot at 60yo, but it will "take" better at 50. Ask your dr!

Vaccinations: Vaccinations helped to wipe out small pox.

Get: Get your teens vaccinated.The vaccination rates for some vaccines for teens have actually dropped.

Tetanus: Tetanus shots are not required after every injury if vaccinations completed or booster received.

Adults: Adults who have any chronic condition should probably get their first pneumonia shot at 55 not 65.

The: The hpv vaccine has been shown to be almost 100% effective against the target strains of hpv.

Routine: Routine use of hpv vaccination for boys started one year ago: now it's 3 doses for everybody 11-26yo.

One: One of the biggest myths that some people mistakenly believe is that vaccinations can cause autism.

Let: Let your doctor know before vaccination if you have any "allergy".

Ignore: The strongest advocates for shingles vaccines seem to be those who've had it over an eye!

Ignore: It's a myth that: vaccines can cause autoimmune diseases. Fact: no evidence suggests this.

Ignore: Vaccinations are an ounce of prevention that is worth pounds of cure. Get indicated vaccinations.

Ignore: Some people thought polio vaccine was no good... Until they had a friend with polio.

Ignore: There is no causal relationship between vaccines and autism.

Ignore: Vaccines have saved millions of lives and have helped eradicate smallpox and nearly eradicate polio!

Ignore: Diseases that are preventable by vaccines are on the rise in the US.Keep up with your vaccinations.

Ignore: Vaccinations can eradicate many infectious diseases in our world, if all children are vaccinated.

Ignore: Vaccines are proven to reduce infectious diseases and death caused by those diseases.

Ignore: Vaccinations are remarkably effective - one of the greatest advances in public health ever made.

Ignore: Preventive measures are the key to medicine and wellness. Vaccinations help with preventive measures.

Ignore: Prevention with vaccination is worth a pound of cure with medication. Medicines greatest triumph.

Ignore: A shot in the arm is better than a shot at a major illness get immunized.

Ignore: The only way to eradicate disease is to have close to 100% percent of the population vaccinated.

Ignore: Vaccinations are not all injections - some can be intranasal (like flu) or oral (polio).

Ignore: Vaccinations not only prevent you from getting sick but can help protect everyone!

Ignore: Many adults are not up-to-date on their pertussis vaccine, putting themselves at risk as well as young childrenthey might view.

Ignore: It stimulates ones own Immune response to fight Infection.

Ignore: Combined MMR vaccinations have not been definitely linked to autism, so don't worry about it.

Ignore: Vaccinations change public health & disease patterns. Polio is virtually eliminated world wide.

Ignore: Vaccines given past 20yrs will prevent 21 million hospitalizations and 732K deaths over child's life.

Ignore: Flu shot for all.pneumococcal for everyone above 65.HPV for preteens and HSV for every adult with DM.

Ignore: Research has shown that vaccinations for children have tremendous benefits and few risks.

Ignore: Vaccines are probably the most beneficial medical advance made to date!

Ignore: Since the introduction of the Hib vaccine in 1987, Hib cases in children < 5 y/o have dec. by 99%.