Vaccines are one of the most effective tools we have to prevent infectious diseases. They expose the body to a weakened or inactive form of a virus or bacteria, which helps the body develop immunity to the disease. This means that if you are later exposed to the same virus or bacteria, your body will be able to fight it off more easily.
There are significant disparities in vaccination rates among different racial and ethnic groups. For example, Black and Hispanic children tend to have lower vaccination rates than white children. These disparities are due to a number of factors, including access to healthcare, poverty, and vaccine hesitancy.
Below are resources to learn more about recommended vaccines and how to access them:
- Immunization and Vaccine Resources
- Coverage to Care Prevention Resources
- Annual Influenza Vaccination Disparities in Medicare Beneficiaries
- Flu Vaccine Partner Toolkit
- Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool
- Vaccine Information for Adults
- Vaccines for Your Children
- Adult Immunization Schedule
- Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Additional tips
- Get vaccinated yourself. This will help protect you from getting sick and spreading diseases to others.
- Talk to your friends and family about the importance of vaccination.
- Help to dispel myths and misinformation about vaccines.
By working together, we can help to ensure that everyone has access to the life-saving benefits of vaccination. Discover how our health equity solutions can help your community achieve better vaccination rates and improve overall health outcomes here: Telligen.com/health-equity.