what diseases do vaccines prevent
Currently there are vaccines available to protect children and adults against at least 17 diseases, which cause serious afflictions such as paralysis, loss of hearing, infertility and even death. 1  Diphtheria (cdc.gov). 2  Hepatitis A (cdc.gov). 3  Hepatitis B (cdc.gov). 4  Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (cdc.gov) (Hib).