This indicator shows the disease rate in cases per 100,000 population for the following vaccine-preventable diseases: diphtheria, acute hepatitis B, measles, mumps, pertussis, rubella, tetanus, and polio.

During the last 200 years, vaccination has had a tremendous impact on the quality of life of adults and children worldwide. No other modality--not even antibiotics--has had such a major effect on mortality reduction and population growth. Vaccine-preventable disease levels are at or near record lows. Even though most infants and toddlers have received all recommended vaccines by age 2, many under-immunized children remain, leaving the potential for outbreaks of disease. Many adolescents and adults are under-immunized as well, missing opportunities to protect themselves against diseases such as Hepatitis B, influenza, and pneumococcal disease.

Vaccines prevent disease in the people who receive them and protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated individuals. Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctor's visits, hospitalizations, and premature deaths. Sick children can also cause parents to lose time from work.

This indicator shows the disease rate in cases per 100,000 population for the following vaccine-preventable diseases: diphtheria, acute hepatitis B, measles, mumps, pertussis, rubella, tetanus, and polio.

During the last 200 years, vaccination has had a tremendous impact on the quality of life of adults and children worldwide. No other modality--not even antibiotics--has had such a major effect on mortality reduction and population growth. Vaccine-preventable disease levels are at or near record lows. Even though most infants and toddlers have received all recommended vaccines by age 2, many under-immunized children remain, leaving the potential for outbreaks of disease. Many adolescents and adults are under-immunized as well, missing opportunities to protect themselves against diseases such as Hepatitis B, influenza, and pneumococcal disease.

Vaccines prevent disease in the people who receive them and protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated individuals. Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctor's visits, hospitalizations, and premature deaths. Sick children can also cause parents to lose time from work.