Vaccine Safety

We know there is a lot of confusing or incorrect information out there about how safe and effective vaccines are. It’s not always easy to know what is true.

If you have questions or worries about vaccines, we encourage you to talk with your own/your child's healthcare provider. If you have an appointment at the Clay County Public Health Center immunization clinic, our registered nurses will gladly listen to and help answer your questions. They will explain things in a kind and respectful way.

Below are a few trusted resources we recommend. They include scientific studies that explain how vaccines work, how safe they are, and what risks, if any, come with certain vaccines.

Articles & Stories

• Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why (immunize.org) 
• How Vaccines Work (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots (immunize.org) 
• Vaccines Work! CDC statistics demonstrate dramatic declines in vaccine-preventable diseases when compared with the pre-vaccine era (immunize.org)
• Vaccine Ingredients: Frequently Asked Questions

Sources

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Pregnancy
• Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
• Food & Drug Administration - Vaccine Package Inserts
• U.S Department of Health & Human Services
• Let's Get Real About Vaccines
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center

Stories

Data and science are important but nothing sticks with you more than a person's story. Read or listen to real stories of vaccine-preventable diseases at ShotByShot.org.