Wise Choices: Why immunize?

Diseases are becoming rare thanks to vaccinations. Polio, diphtheria, and other diseases are seldom seen in the U.S. because of immunizations.

If we stop vaccinating, diseases that are almost unknown would return. Even if there are only a few cases of a disease today, taking away vaccines would lead to more infected people spreading the disease to others.

Vaccinate to protect our future. Immunization protects not only our children but also our grandchildren and their grandchildren.

Adapted from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention