Vaccines have saved lives for over 100 years

Getting vaccinated is one of the simplest actions you can take to protect the health and wellbeing of yourself and others. The CDC carefully reviews safety data before recommending any vaccine and then continues to monitor its safety. Some vaccines are even required for school, work, travel, and more.

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Protect your family with routine childhood vaccinations

The chickenpox vaccine became available in the U.S in 1995. Since then, the vaccine has prevented up to 238,000 hospitalizations and 2,000 deaths. Overall, the vaccine has reduced chickenpox cases by more than 97%. Every state in the U.S. requires that children get vaccinated against chickenpox or have proof of immunity to attend childcare or public school.

Chickenpox (varicella)

Protect yourself and others

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history. The most recently updated COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against the latest variants of the virus. Even though federal emergency funding for COVID-19 has ended, most Californians will still receive COVID-19 vaccines at no cost through their health insurance plans. If you don’t have insurance, or your plan doesn’t cover routine vaccinations, My Turn can help you find a location that offers vaccines at no cost.

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DTaP vaccines protect babies and young children against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis). Before the vaccines were developed, these serious and life-threatening diseases were widespread in the U.S. Today, all 50 states require that children receive DTaP vaccines to attend childcare and public school.

DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis/whooping cough)

Fight flu with an annual vaccine

Flu vaccination helps prevent illness, sick days, hospitalization, and even death—especially for people with chronic health conditions. Flu viruses are constantly changing, so yearly vaccination is needed for the best protection, ideally in September and October.

Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus. Children under 6 years old who get hepatitis A usually don’t have symptoms, but they often pass the disease to others without anyone knowing they were infected. Thanks to hepatitis A vaccines, the number of cases has dropped by 95% since the 1980s. Many states require that children get vaccinated against hepatitis A to attend childcare and public school. It is not currently required for school entry in California.

Hepatitis A

Protect yourself and your family with routine vaccinations

Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. For many people hepatitis B is a short-term illness. For others it can become a serious, lifelong illness. The younger a person is when infected, the greater the risk of developing long-term hepatitis B. Most states, including California, require that children get vaccinated against hepatitis B to attend childcare and public school.

Hepatitis B

Lower your preteen’s risk of getting cancer in the future

HPV is a viral infection that can cause cancers later in life. HPV infections are very common – almost all adults will be exposed to HPV at some point in their lives. About 13 million people in the U.S., including teens, become infected each year. HPV vaccines are the best way to protect preteens against developing certain types of cancer in the future. California’s Cancer Prevention Act requires that all schools notify families of 6th graders about HPV vaccination recommendations.

HPV (human papillomavirus)

Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. Rates of meningococcal disease have declined in the U.S. since the 1990s, but outbreaks still occur. Meningococcal (ACWY) vaccine is a routine childhood vaccine, and meningitis B vaccines are recommended for older teens and adults. Many states require 1-2 doses of meningococcal (ACWY) vaccine to attend middle-school, junior-high, high-school, and college. In California, it’s not currently required for all school entry, but some colleges are required to inform incoming students about the vaccine and some colleges may require vaccination.

Meningococcal (meningococcal (ACWY), meningitis B, and men B+ACWY)

MMR vaccines protect against measles, mumps, and rubella—three potentially serious diseases. Vaccines have made these diseases much less common in the U.S., but outbreaks of each one can still occur. Most people who are completely vaccinated will be protected for life. All 50 states require that children receive MMR vaccines to attend childcare and public school.

MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)

Stay safe and stop the spread

Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is caused by a virus that’s related to the virus that causes smallpox. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from severe disease and stop the spread. Two doses of the mpox vaccine provide the best protection.

Mpox

Polio used to be common and was one of the most feared diseases in the U.S. Today, the virus that causes polio has been eliminated in the U.S., thanks to vaccines. However, the disease still occurs in other parts of the world. Vaccination is the best way to keep everyone safe and maintain immunity in the U.S. All 50 states require that children get vaccinated against polio to attend childcare and public school.

Polio

A Tdap booster protects preteens and adults from tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis). Before the vaccines were developed, these serious and often life-threatening diseases were widespread in the U.S. All 50 states require that older children receive Tdap boosters to attend middle-school, junior-high, and high-school.

Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis/whooping cough)

Flu vaccine appointments are only available on My Turn during flu season, which typically lasts from early fall through late spring. Come back in the fall and schedule your yearly flu vaccine before peak flu season.

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Federal emergency funding for COVID-19 has ended, but don’t worry. Nearly all insurance plans cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines. If you don’t have insurance or your plan doesn’t cover routine vaccinations, My Turn will provide a list of locations that offer vaccines at no cost for the uninsured.

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Protect yourself and your community against mpox

The 2-dose mpox vaccine prevents infection and serious illness. It’s available to all ages and is especially recommended for people at high risk of exposure. <a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/MPOX-Questions-and-Answers.aspx#JYNNEOS" target="_blank">Learn more on the CDPH website</a>.

Federal emergency funding for COVID-19 has ended, and the supply of free vaccines is nearly gone. But don’t worry. Most adults will still have access to the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost through their insurance. State programs for the uninsured or under-insured are coming soon. Please contact your health care provider for more information.

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The flu vaccine saves lives, reduces sick days, and is available to everyone age 6 months and older.

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Your actions save lives. Every vaccination counts in the fight against COVID-19. Already got your vaccine? Help a neighbor or family member schedule an appointment or find a walk-in clinic.See California’s progress at <a href="https://staging.covid19.ca.gov/" >https://covid19.ca.gov</a>.

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