Immunizations are widely regarded as one of the great inventions of mankind, responsible for preventing widespread illness and death.

Vaccines protect your health and save lives around the world. Here is what you should know.

Vaccines dramatically lower your risk of catching and spreading an infectious disease. But it also protects others with a compromised immune system.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects your lungs and airways. Learn more about how it spreads.

Whooping cough is a very contagious bacteria, so vaccination is an important step to avoid it.

Measles is a contagious virus that mainly affects babies and young children. Learn about how it spreads, dangerous complications, and the vaccine.

Is it safe for babies, pregnant women, and the elderly to get the flu vaccine?

Are vaccines safe? And why is it so important to protect your children against contagious diseases?

Measles was eliminated from the U.S. in 2000. But it’s made a comeback, and we’re now facing an epidemic.

Should I space out my baby’s immunizations or follow the CDC guidelines of two, four, and six months?