| Q: Why do I need to get a vaccination? A: A vaccination protects you from getting certain diseases. The things that cause diseases are called pathogens. Pathogens are mainly viruses and bacteria. Vaccines work by exposing your body's immune system to a weakened or partial form of a pathogen so that your body will be ready to fight that pathogen if it ever comes in contact with it in the future. This protection is called immunity. Push play to hear the answer. |
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