Understanding the critical role vaccines play in protecting children's health

Anti-vaccination groups often claim that mandatory childhood vaccines have not undergone adequate safety testing. This is not true, in fact, they have undergone rigorous clinical trials and are continuously monitored even after they are approved. Moreover, the expert points out that if we demand more such studies, it would be good to be aware of their risks.

Minnesota families urged to get young children caught up on vaccines - Austin Daily Herald

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed April 21-28 Infant Immunization Week in Minnesota (PDF) and the Department of Health is urging families to get children caught up on vaccines. The proclamation is being made in conjunction with National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) to highlight the importance of protecting infants and children from serious diseases by keeping them up to date with well-child visits and recommended vaccines. Vaccines a…

MDHHS: Only 57% of young children are up to date on vaccines

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is highlighting some notable statistics to urge parents to get their children caught up during National Infant Immunization Week. Kent County records first measles case in 12 years According to the World Health Organization, immunization efforts across the world have saved an estimated 154 million lives over the last 50 years — the vast majority of those bein…

Minnesota families urged to get young children caught up on vaccines

ST. PAUL — This is Infant Immunization Week in Minnesota, and the state Department of Health is urging families to get children caught up on vaccines, according to a MDH news release. The proclamation by Gov. Tim Walz is being made in conjunction with National Infant Immunization Week, to highlight the importance of protecting infants and children from serious diseases by keeping them up to date with well-child visits and recommended vaccines. V…

Minnesota health officials looking to reverse a decline in childhood immunizations

'Childhood immunizations are a cornerstone of public health, protecting our youngest from devastating diseases like pertussis and measles that have been on the rise across the country.'

Understanding the critical role vaccines play in protecting children's health

This week marks the beginning of National Infant Immunization Week — a time to highlight the critical role vaccines play in protecting children from preventable diseases. While illnesses like measles were once considered a thing of the past, they're making a concerning comeback in some states because of the decline in childhood vaccination rates.