Immunizations, also called vaccines, protect against the potential development and spread of disease. Immunizations are important because they give people the ability to resist potentially deadly diseases. We have come so far that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ranked immunizations number one on their list of the Ten Great Public Health Achievements of the 20th Century.
Information about Immunization Safety
Some parents have concerns about immunizing their child. For facts about safety concerns, refer to the CDC’s webpage Vaccine Safety Concerns. If you have any questions about immunizations and how they will affect your child, make sure to talk with your child’s primary care practitioner.
Immunization Resources
For additional information about immunizations, visit:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Immunization Action Coalition
Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR)
WIR is an online database used to record and track immunizations. You can access yours or your child’s immunization history online at the Department of Health Services. Ask your clinic if they use WIR.
If you have any questions about you or your family’s coverage for vaccines, please sign on to MyChart, or call Unity’s Customer Service at 800-362-3310.
