Vaccine Facts

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6 Vaccine Facts
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

1. We all need vaccines throughout our lives to help protect against serious diseases.
2. Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases can and do still happen in communities across the U.S.
3. CDC and FDA take many steps to make sure vaccines are very safe.
4. Vaccines give you the power to protect your children from getting sick.
5. You can even make sure your baby is born with protection by getting vaccinated when you are pregnant.
6. Vaccines aren’t just for kids. They can help adults stay healthy too – especially if they have health conditions.

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Did you know?

All students in Kansas and Missouri must present documentation of up-to-date immunization status based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• 2019-2020 Missouri School Immunization Requirements
• 2019-2020 Kansas School Immunization Requirements
• Meeting Presentations 2019

Mid America Immunization Coalition (MAIC)

Mid America Immunization Coalition (MAIC) works to ensure vaccine safety and trust are prioritized in order to promote immunization for all of greater Kansas City’s children, adolescents and adults against vaccine-preventable diseases. This mission will be achieved through CARE: collaboration, advocacy, research and education.

MAIC’s “Bee Wise Immunize” Quarterly Newsletter:
• Winter 2019
• Fall 2019

 

 

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