Question 1

Are vaccines safe?

Accepted Answer

​​
 
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.

Question 2

What is the benefit of vaccines?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Is it safe for children to get multiple vaccines at the same time?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are common side effects of vaccines?

Accepted Answer

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.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions - VacciNATION

Are vaccines safe?

What is the benefit of vaccines?

Is it safe for children to get multiple vaccines at the same time?

What are common side effects of vaccines?

Frequently asked questions - VacciNATION

We are currently facing one of the biggest health care threats of our lifetimes. Why is antimicrobial resistance (AMR) so important now?

How are we so unprepared? And what comes next?

Who can have the biggest impact on addressing AMR issues?

About PFID

Connect with PFID