Things You Need to Know About Men’s Health

By Ernst Lamothe Jr.

Despite COVID-19 no longer taking up headlines, vaccination remains at the forefront of many people’s minds.

However, vaccines are far ranging and not just important for preventing the disease that spread worldwide. They are critical for protecting both children and adults from a range of diseases.

“Vaccines in general are very important. They are essential because they help fight infections and help you build antibodies,” said Samantha Blais, physician assistant for Oswego Family Physicians.

1.Benefits of Vaccination

The benefits of vaccination cannot be overstated. Vaccines protect individuals from serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses, but they also protect communities as a whole by reducing the spread of disease. This is particularly important for individuals who are unable to receive certain vaccines due to medical reasons, such as those who are immunocompromised. Vaccination has been proven to reduce the incidence of many infectious diseases, including measles, mumps, rubella, polio and HPV.

“By getting vaccinated, you are not just helping yourself but your community. If enough people get vaccinated you create a herd immunity, which is when the majority of a population develops immunity against a contagious disease,” Blais said.