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Information on preventive and therapeutic HIV/AIDS vaccine research is found in this section. Preventive vaccines are for HIV-negative individuals; they are to prevent HIV infection. Therapeutic vacci... Details >

AIDSinfo

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Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. ... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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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  

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Hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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Meningococcal disease, a cause of bacterial meningitis, can be a deadly infection. Spread from person-to-person by close contact, a meningitis vaccine can protect you and others from this disease.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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This pocket-sized booklet describes ways to work with your health care provider to stay well. It includes charts that allow you to keep a record of your preventive care.... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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Shots - or immunizations - are not just for children! Adults also need to be vaccinated from time to time to protect themselves against serious infectious diseases.... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

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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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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Vaccines are routinely advised for most people. Speak with your doctor to find out which vaccines are needed to help you and your family stay healthy. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services