According to the Center For Disease Control, children are regularly vaccinated for Chickenpox, Diphtheria, Influenza (Flu), Hepatitus A and B, Hib, Measles, Mumps, Polio, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Rubella, Tetanus, and Pertussis. Yes, at certain places a typical Flu shot will cost about $31-$35 without insurance, but just like any other resourceful and thoughtful planning and shopping, a person without insurance would be able to receive the Flu shot for as little as $15 at Sam's Club.

Vaccines are a crucial aspect to maintaining a healthy population-locally, nationally, and internationally. There have been numerous lethal diseases that have been eradicated such as Polio, Smallpox, and Malaria. But, because parents and guardians have either chosen to not vaccinate, or have not had the opportunity to vaccinate their children, diseases such as the vaccine-preventable case of Measles. If you are unvaccinated and have come in contact with a case of Measles, you have a 90% chance of contracting it.