vaccine-preventable diseases

Everyone 6 months of age and older is eligible to get a vaccine. Find out where to get vaccinated, see dosage recommendations, and find resources if you need assistance.

Polio is a potentially disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. Most U.S. adults are protected because of the vaccination program, and it is important for children to be vaccinated when recommended.

The hepatitis B virus is spread when blood, semen, or other body fluids from an infected person enters the body of someone who is not infected.

This page offers information and resources for providers about hepatitis A vaccination and actions requested.

The hepatitis A virus is spread when someone ingests the virus during close, person-to-person contact or when someone eats or drinks something that is contaminated with hepatitis A virus.

Everyone six months and older should get a flu shot every flu season. Getting the flu shot helps protect you, your family and your community. Get information about the vaccine, where to get vaccinated, and information on the effectiveness of the flu vaccine.

This page provides you with the information you need to vaccinate with confidence.

Vaccination coverage, or the percent of people who have received particular vaccines, is measured at national, state and local levels.

Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the same virus. There are vaccines for both.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. The best protection is vaccination.