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In a CDC survey conducted in Sep 2020, the most cited reasons for people to not get vaccinated were concerns about side effects and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, waiting to see if the vaccine is safe and receiving it later, lack of trust in the government, and concern that COVID-19 vaccines were developed too quickly. ...READ MORE

The CDC recommends that everyone over age 6 months should get a COVID-19 vaccine. When communicating with parents about vaccines for infants, assume that parents will vaccinate, as this helps inspire confidence in parents. If they are uncertain, provide a strong recommendation, and listen to their questions and concerns. It may be helpful to share your own experiences with vaccination,...READ MORE

Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has proven difficult due to widespread misinformation (or misunderstandings) and disinformation (or deliberate falsehood) about the virus, especially online such as though social media, as well as on the radio or TV. Here are some examples of untrue beliefs about vaccines: It is important to seek out information about COVID-19 from trusted sources of information,...READ MORE

The United States recommends a number of vaccines in childhood for a variety of reasons including: In order for children to attend school in Alaska, they are required to have the following vaccinations: Each vaccine has different dosing requirements and schedules, so it is important to visit the CDC or other healthcare website, or your local physician/pediatrician to learn more...READ MORE

Influenza, also called the flu, is a serious illness. Every year, 35-75 million people in the US get the flu, 400,000-900,000 people are hospitalized from the flu every year, and 20,000-100,000 people die from the flu every year. Getting a flu vaccine each season can help protect you from getting seriously sick from the flu. Flu vaccines help weaken the...READ MORE