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FAQs

We need a national strategy on pandemic preparedness to prevent or otherwise lessen the impact of current and future pandemics. The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease is committed to raising awareness of threats posed by infectious disease and to advancing solutions to ensure future pandemic preparedness.

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Pandemic preparedness must include addressing the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and building understanding and confidence in vaccines.

  • Are vaccines safe?
    ​​ Yes. Vaccines are very safe. All vaccines approved or authorized by the FDA have gone through a rigorous testing and clinical trial process, involving highly-trained scientists and thousands of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. For more information, visit the CDC website.
  • What is the benefit of vaccines?
    Wide use of vaccines has helped us virtually eliminate many diseases like whooping cough, polio, measles, rubella, and more. But because these diseases aren’t entirely eradicated, we must continue to vaccinate in order to eliminate opportunities for spread. For more information, visit the CDC website.
  • Is it safe for children to get multiple vaccines at the same time?
    Yes. According to the CDC, scientific data shows that getting several vaccines at the same time does not cause chronic health problems. For more information, visit the CDC website.
  • What are common side effects of vaccines?
    Like any medication, vaccines may cause some side effects but most of these are very minor. This can include soreness where the shot was given or a low-grade fever. It is not possible to get the disease through a vaccine. For more information, visit the CDC website.
  • Are vaccines safe?
    ​​ Yes. Vaccines are very safe. All vaccines approved or authorized by the FDA have gone through a rigorous testing and clinical trial process, involving highly-trained scientists and thousands of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. For more information, visit the CDC website.
  • What is the benefit of vaccines?
    Wide use of vaccines has helped us virtually eliminate many diseases like whooping cough, polio, measles, rubella, and more. But because these diseases aren’t entirely eradicated, we must continue to vaccinate in order to eliminate opportunities for spread. For more information, visit the CDC website.
  • Is it safe for children to get multiple vaccines at the same time?
    Yes. According to the CDC, scientific data shows that getting several vaccines at the same time does not cause chronic health problems. For more information, visit the CDC website.
  • What are common side effects of vaccines?
    Like any medication, vaccines may cause some side effects but most of these are very minor. This can include soreness where the shot was given or a low-grade fever. It is not possible to get the disease through a vaccine. For more information, visit the CDC website.
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