FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Q. Why do children need vaccines?

A. They provide protection from many deadly diseases. Vaccines cause much less problems,

if any, than having the actual disease.

Q. Are vaccines safe?

A. Vaccines are among the safest “things” we put into our bodies. They have to pass strict

standards of safety before they are ready for use.

Q. We don’t have some of the “childhood” diseases in the Unites States, why does my child

have to get those shots? A disease may not be seen in the United States commonly, but

we want to remember with international travel we have visitors from all over the world.

Through regular use of vaccines we can prevent breakouts of these diseases.

Q. Why does my child get so many shots?

A. When babies are born, their bodies start fighting off germs right away. Their bodies are

building a complex immune system. Giving them all their shots as infants gives their body

the chance to build antibodies against these diseases before being exposed.

Q. What is the worst thing that could happen if I do not let my child receive childhood shots?

A. They could suffer permanent damage or death. The chance of being harmed by disease is

far greater than the vaccine.