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A vaccine is a medicine that's given to help prevent a disease. Vaccines not only help keep your child healthy, they help all children by stamping out serious childhood diseases. ... Details >
With the number of reported outbreaks of whooping cough (pertussis) on the rise in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there is a need to protect adolescents a... Details >
This web site offers links to several sources of general information about influenza including the influenza vaccine, antiviral drugs that have been approved in the United States for influenza, a list... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The migration of residents from hurricane Katrina-affected areas to other states has caused concern about the potential for disease outbreak. Parents in communities absorbing evacuees do not need to w... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This section addresses parents’ concerns about multiple vaccines, myths and realities and more.... Details >
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is a "shot" for infants and toddlers. ... Details >
This site provides information about currently licensed childhood vaccines by age groups. Of interest to both consumers and clinicians.... Details >
These questions, written for parents or guardians, help clinicians determine which vaccines may be given.... Details >
This is a summary of immunization guidelines and of what to do if immunizations are not given in a timely fashion. Contraindications are noted.... Details >
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program provides vaccines free of charge to eligible children, including hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines. The VFC Web site provides specifics.... Details >