Why Immunize?

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The Economics of Vaccines

Vaccines are expensive to develop, and it can take decades to get them to market. This means promising vaccines often sit in laboratory freezers during major epidemics. That is what happened during the 2014 Ebola outbreak, which killed more than 11,000 people.

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Because Vaccines Prevent Disease.

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Because Vaccines are Tested for Safety

Vaccine Safety

Because Some People Can’t Be Vaccinated

What is Community (Herd) Immunity?

Because We Know They Work

Diseases you almost forgot about (thanks to vaccines)

And they’re not just for children!  Check out “The importance of vaccines for older adults:” YouTube Video

Have more questions about vaccines?  Check out Vaxopedia, an A to Z guide to vaccines, created by Dr. Vincent Iannelli!