Why Get Immunized?

We make decisions about our health and the health and well-being of our family everyday.

Whether it is decisions about what to eat or how to stay safe and prevent injury; we are always on the lookout for new and reliable information to support and inform the decisions we make.

There are many things that influence the decisions we make about our health, the health of our children and the health of our community. Some of these may include:

1. Attitudes, values, traditions and history.
2. Where and how we live.
3. Access to information.
4. Age and gender.
5. Pre-existing health conditions.
6. Relationships with our doctor, nurse or community health representative.

These factors also influence our decisions about disease prevention and immunization.

There are also many factors that affect our immunization needs including occupation, foreign travel, underlying illness and age.

Children, adolescents, and adults have varying needs for immunization, so it's important to talk to your health care professional to learn which immunizations are recommended for you and your family.

You may have questions about immunization, vaccines or “shots” and the impact of immunization on your family and community.
Please explore our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to find out more about immunization.

After all, an informed choice is a healthy choice.