Vaccines
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How the Pneumonia Vaccine Protects You for Life
One shot usually protects you for life; however, you may need a booster based on changes to your health.

Is Your Infection Bacterial or Viral?
Bacterial and viral infections can cause similar symptoms, but treatment is very different depending on which type of infection you have.

Flu Vaccine Myths
When it's flu season, it's important to do everything you can to stay healthy. Learn why the flu vaccine is the best way to reduce your chances of getting sick and spreading it to others.

Get the Flu Vaccine. Your Heart Will Thank You
Getting your annual flu vaccine protects you from developing serious respiratory symptoms. But did you know it can also protect your heart? Learn more.

Parents Shouldn’t Hesitate to Vaccinate Kids Younger Than 5
The volume of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on the internet and elsewhere is fueling doubts and scaring parents.

COVID-19 Vaccine and Flu Shot Spacing: Is It Needed?
Vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19 and the flu. Should you worry about timing your shots? Here's what you need to know.

The Re-Emergence of Polio: What You Need to Know
The first U.S. case of polio in a decade and evidence of community spread in New York raises concerns about a disease most Americans have never had to think about.

Shingles Vaccine: Who Should Get it and When?
Singer Justin Bieber was recently diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome - a rare complication of shingles. Learn how the shingles vaccine protects you.