FAQ Category: Vaccine Information

• What is a vaccine or immunization?

  A vaccine is a type of medicine that is usually given to you as a shot with a needle. The…

• Why does my child need vaccinations?

  Vaccines help the people who get them because they prevent them from getting diseases or infections that could make them…

• Are vaccines safe?

  Yes. Vaccines are very safe. If any side effects occur from vaccinations, they are very minor, such as soreness where…

• My child doesn’t like shots. Is there another way to get vaccinated?

  Some vaccines can be taken by mouth or sprayed into your nose. Talk to your doctor to see whether this…

• Why do we get the same shot more than once?

  Some vaccines take more than one dose to give you full protection. Other vaccines stop working after a while, so…

• Why do vaccinations start so early?

  Babies and young children need to be vaccinated because they are more at risk for diseases. These diseases can also…

• How do I know which vaccines my child needs?

  Talk to your child’s doctor about what vaccines they need. You can also look at these charts that tell you…

• Where can I get a flu shot?

  Priority Partners members can receive a flu shot at their primary doctor’s office or at one of many flu network…

• Can the flu shot give me the flu?

  No, the flu shot cannot cause flu illness. The viruses contained in flu shots are inactivated (killed), which means they…

• Are there different types of flu shots?

  There are different types of flu shots, and the CDC recommends you receive whatever is available at your pharmacy or…