Recommended vaccines protect you and your loved ones from many different diseases including whooping cough, measles, hepatitis B, chickenpox, and influenza. Many of these illnesses are commonly thought of as childhood diseases, but may also occur in adolescent or adult years.

For more information about immunizations, talk to your doctor or call the Department of Health Immunization Branch at 586-8300. Calls from the neighbor islands are toll-free at 1-800-933-4832.

Free or low cost vaccinations are available for persons without health insurance. Talk to your doctor or call 2-1-1 for a clinic in your neighborhood.

Flu – It’s a Viral Thing!

Students, teachers, and community pediatricians partnered with the Hawaii Department of Health to create and produce a series of fun and educational videos about the flu. Check it out!

• The Flu is a Very Viral Thing (length: 14:14) -- Learn how and why the flu can spread so quickly.
• Keep the Flu from Going Viral (length: 11:04) – Find out about typical flu symptoms and how you can do your part to stop the flu from spreading.
• Prepare Your Family (length: 14:57) – Learn about pandemic flu and what you can do to prepare for emergencies.