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  • Growing Number of U.S. Kids Not Getting Needed Vaccinations
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    Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders and Immunizations  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Vaccines can prevent the debilitating and in some cases fatal effects of infectious disease. ... Details >
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedules
    The Schedules lists the ages (birth through 6 years old and 7 through 18 years old) for when each vaccine or series of shots is to be given. If your child or adolescent has missed any shots, consult t... Details >
    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccines  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Japanese Khmer/Cambodian Korean Laotian Samoan Spanish Thai Vietnamese  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. ... Details >
    Immunization Action Coalition
    Eliminate Disparities in Adult & Child Immunization Rates
    The gap between immunization rates in minority and white populations has been narrowed, but there are still disparities among many racial, ethnic, and underserved populations, especially among adults.... Details >
    Office of Minority Health (CDC)
    Hepatitis A Vaccine  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Japanese Khmer/Cambodian Korean Laotian Samoan Spanish Thai Vietnamese  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is found in the stool of persons with hepatitis A. It is usually spread by close personal contact and sometimes by eat... Details >
    Immunization Action Coalition
    Hepatitis B Vaccine  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Japanese Khmer/Cambodian Korean Laotian Samoan Spanish Thai Vietnamese  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person.... Details >
    Immunization Action Coalition
    Immunization Action Coalition: Free Online Publications for Patients and Clinicians  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This Web site lists free health education materials on immunization for babies, children, teens, and adults, in addition to general immunization materials and information for specific diseases.... Details >
    Immunization Action Coalition
    Immunization Publications Page - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Contains surveillance guidelines for vaccine-preventable diseases, information statements, and articles on consumer vaccination misconceptions designed for the health professional.... Details >
    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Khmer/Cambodian Korean Laotian Thai Vietnamese  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Two types of influenza (flu) vaccine are now available. Inactivated (killed) influenza vaccine, given as a shot, has been used in the United States for many years. A live, weakened vaccine was license... Details >
    Immunization Action Coalition
    Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Japanese Khmer/Cambodian Korean Laotian Samoan Spanish Thai Vietnamese  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases.... Details >
    Immunization Action Coalition
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