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Vaccination vs. Immunization, What are They?

Vaccination				Immunization
The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease				A process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has compiled a handbook to help guide parents through childhood diseases and the vaccines that protect children from them. To access this useful guide, click on the "Parents' Guide to Childhood Immunizations", below.

For further information, click logos below to visit the CDC or State of Connecticut websites.