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The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program compensates individuals or families injured by childhood vaccines. This site provides an outline of applicable vaccines and injuries; reviews the proc... Details >
Healthcare Systems Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration
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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine can help prevent serious pneumococcal disease, such as meningitis and blood infections. It can also prevent some ear infections.... Details >
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Polio is a disease caused by a virus. It enters a child’s (or adult’s) body through the mouth. Sometimes it does not cause serious illness. But sometimes it causes paralysis (can’t move arm or leg). I... Details >
This site provides information about currently licensed childhood vaccines by age groups. Of interest to both consumers and clinicians.... Details >
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Tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria are serious diseases. Tetanus is caused by a germ that enters the body through a cut or wound. Diphtheria spreads when germs pass from an infected person to the nose... 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 >