Vaccines

Learn the Truth!

Protect yourself. Protect your community. Learn how vaccines keep us safe and healthy.

Why Get Vaccinated?

Vaccines save lives!

• Vaccines protect against serious diseases like measles, COVID-19, Flu, chickenpox, HIV, polio, pneumonia, tetanus, Hepatitis A & B, and many more.
• Vaccines prevent the spread of illness in schools, workplaces, places of worship, and communities.
• Getting vaccinated can save your life and the lives of others.

Where to Get Vaccines

• Your doctor’s office
• Local Health Department
• Many pharmacies
• MarylandVax.org for nearby clinics
• Virginia online: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/provider-locator/
• Call (877) VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682)
• DC: Contact the DC Health Immunization Program at (202) 576-7130

Need more help? findhelp.org

Your health matters!

Are Vaccines Safe?

Yes! Vaccines are safe!

Vaccines are made carefully!

Vaccines do not give you the disease. They teach your body how to fight the disease.

Vaccines are tested first!

Vaccines go through many tests. Scientists check them carefully. They must be safe before people get them.

Most side effects are small!

After the shot, some people have a sore arm. They might be tired. They might have a slight fever. These side effects go away in 1 or 2 days. Serious side effects are very rare.

Key Fact: Vaccines prevent 4 to 5 million deaths every year worldwide.

How do Vaccines Work?

Vaccines train your body to fight diseases. It gives your immune system a harmless form of a germ. This is called an “Antigen”.

Antigens create an immune response. Your body recognizes the germ as a threat and creates “Antibodies” to protect you!

Antibodies create an immune system “memory” to fight off infection.

Vaccines provide future protection from infections!

Contact Us

Phone: (202) 220-8583

Email: info@hbi-dc.org

Address: 8200 Greensboro Dr, 9th Floor, McLean, VA 22102

Website: hbi-dc.org