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From birth throughout a person’s life, vaccines have been proven to offer protection from many serious infectious diseases. Without them, especially through school-age years, students would face much higher risks for illnesses including the possibility of a serious disability or even death.
Many vaccines are required prior to starting the school year, and a few additional ones are recommended by pediatricians.