Vaccination is a safe and effective way to prevent disease and save lives – now more than ever. Today there are vaccines available to protect against at least 20 diseases, such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza and measles. Together, these vaccines save the lives of up to 3 million people every year.

When we get vaccinated, we aren’t just protecting ourselves, but also those around us. Some people, like those who are seriously ill, are advised not to get certain vaccines – so they depend on the rest of us to get vaccinated and help reduce the spread of disease. 

Nearly everyone can get vaccinated. However, because of some medical conditions, some people should not get certain vaccines, or should wait before getting them. These conditions can include:

• Chronic illnesses or treatments (like chemotherapy) that affect the immune system;
• Severe and life-threatening allergies to vaccine ingredients, which are very rare;
• If you have severe illness and a high fever on the day of vaccination.

These factors often vary for each vaccine. If you’re not sure if you or your child should get a particular vaccine, talk to your health worker. They can help you make an informed choice about vaccination for you or your child.

Please give us a call if you have any questions or would like to schedule vaccination.

Content taken from https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/vaccines-and-immunization-what-is-vaccination?adgroupsurvey={adgroupsurvey}&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl9GCBhDvARIsAFunhsmwRGJUVLZYn-MV2wSTpR9y1oiImlDRkV_kYwV_LiF6if6g9NChsZQaAkmBEALw_wcB