Your source for vaccine guidance
Vaccines are one of the most reliable ways to protect your health and the health of those around you. At Marshfield Clinic, our family medicine and internal medicine teams make it easy to stay up to date with the immunizations recommended for every stage of life.
Whether you're planning a routine wellness visit, preparing for travel, or caring for a child or aging parent, we’re here to guide you with clear information and supportive care.
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Who should be vaccinated
- Infants and children
- Preteens and teenagers
- Adults and seniors
- Pregnant women
- Travelers (based on destination)
Common vaccine-preventable diseases
Vaccines help prevent diseases such as Chickenpox, COVID-19, Diphtheria, Hib, Hepatitis A & B, HPV, Influenza, Measles, Meningitis, Mumps, Pneumonia, Polio, Rotavirus, RSV, Rubella, Shingles, Tetanus, and Whooping Cough.
Why immunizations matter
Vaccines prevent serious illness, reduce hospitalizations and protect those at highest risk, including young children, older adults and people living with chronic conditions like diabetes, COPD and heart disease.
Immunizations in family and internal medicine
Our family medicine providers integrate immunizations into routine wellness visits for children and adults.
Internal medicine providers use vaccines to manage chronic conditions and protect seniors from complications. Examples include flu shots for heart disease patients, pneumococcal vaccines for COPD management, and HPV vaccines during adolescent checkups.
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Frequently asked questions
Are vaccines safe?
Yes. Vaccines undergo rigorous testing and continuous monitoring. Marshfield Clinic is a leader in vaccine safety research.
Why does my baby need so many shots?
To protect against serious childhood diseases at the earliest age.
Why vaccinate if diseases are rare?
High vaccination rates keep diseases rare, but outbreaks can still occur among unvaccinated individuals.
Do I need a flu shot every year?
Yes. The flu virus mutates annually and immunity fades over time.
What vaccines are recommended during pregnancy?
Tdap, influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines are routinely recommended.
What vaccines are recommended for adults 50+?
Annual flu shot, pneumococcal vaccine (65+), shingles vaccine (50+), and COVID-19 vaccine.
Do college students need vaccines?
Yes. Meningitis, HPV, and Tdap vaccines are recommended.
Can my child be vaccinated while sick?
Usually yes for mild illness, but consult your doctor.
Is there a link between vaccines and autism?
No. Extensive research shows no connection.