Do you want fewer sick days and more happy, healthy days? Stay up to date on your vaccines. Vaccines are an easy, safe way to stay healthy and prevent disease.
Since vaccines play a big role in preventive care, IEHP members can get them at no cost. Make sure to set up a yearly wellness visit with your doctor to get all your needed vaccines.
You can also get vaccinated at select pharmacies and community centers.
Some vaccines may be needed each year, while others may be just one dose.
Vaccines protect adults and children against diseases that can make them very sick or even cause death.
Thanks to vaccines, diseases like polio and mumps are rare in the United States. However, the germs that cause them still exist, so people should get the vaccines to be safe.
Vaccines train the body to fight germs that cause disease. They help:
Vaccines protect people of all ages. Many should be given as an infant or child to help them grow and stay healthy.
Vaccines protect against diseases such as:
Like some medicines, vaccines may cause minor side effects such as:
If you have any worries, have a chat with your doctor.
Yes, vaccines are tested to make sure they are safe and effective.
If you have a mild illness, such as a cold, you may still be able to get a vaccine. Talk to your doctor to double check.
No, a vaccine will not give you a disease.
No, studies have found no link between vaccines and autism.
With IEHP, you can get vaccinated at no cost. If it’s time for a vaccine, call your doctor to set up a wellness visit or visit an in-network pharmacy.
Want to stay on top of your vaccinations? Ask your doctor for an immunization record card or print one by logging into your IEHP account, and bring it with you to each checkup.
