Immunization Program

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Vaccines are important; they prevent disease and keep people and the community healthy. Thanks to vaccines, many diseases that cause serious illness and death have been eliminated in the U.S. Vaccines help the body identify foreign disease-causing agents, allowing it to build a natural defense to fight them. 

Hot Topic - Less children are being vaccinated since the COVID-19 pandemic started

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Oregon Health Authority, childhood vaccination rates are down. It is essential that children stay up-to-date on their vaccinations in order to prevent serious diseases among other unvaccinated children, newborns, and pregnant women.