What is “cocooning,” and how can it protect babies from vaccine-preventable diseases?

“Cocooning” involves vaccinating people that frequently come in contact with babies, including caregivers and family members. If individuals around babies are vaccinated, they are less likely to catch diseases and pass them to others, providing babies a level of protection.

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