Why Get Immunized?
Immunizations are a collection of preventative medicines called vaccines, that help stimulate you body’s immune system to protect you from disease. Vaccines can be made of proteins, RNA, or live weakened pathogens. Your body recognizes these substances and develops what is called an Antibody. Antibodies are what allows your body to fight against that specific disease in the future.
Vaccines reduce risk
Vaccines are held to high standards and are always watched closely by experts.
Vaccines save lives.
Immunizations help protect against diseases that can lead to hospitalization—or worse. They also protect those who can’t get vaccinated themselves.
Vaccines save time and money.
Ask your doctor about what vaccines are right for you. Staying up to date is one of the easiest ways to protect your health.
Most vaccines are free.
In the State of Washington routine vaccines are fully covered for children and adults under the Child Vaccine Program (18 and under) and Adult Vaccine program as well with most insurance plans.