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This fact sheet answers commonly asked questions about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program -- vaccines covered, amounts awarded, and related topics are reviewed. Health Resources and Serv... Details >

National Vaccine Injury Compensation

Immunity can begin to fade over time, and as we age, we become more susceptible to serious disease caused by common infections (e.g., flu, pneumococcus). This table lists vaccines needed by all adults... Details >

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Learn about the development of vaccines to protect against avian influenza (bird flu).... Details >

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

This page presents recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on which children should get a flu vaccine. CDC recommends that healthy children aged 6 months up through t... Details >

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

This document announces the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Gardasil, the first vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer, precancerous genital lesions and genital warts due to human... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This news release announces Zostavax, a new vaccine licensed by the Food and Drug Administration that reduces the risk of shingles (herpes zoster) in people 60 and older. Caused by the same virus that... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying health care providers and consumers about 28 post-marketing reports of intussusception following administration of Rotavirus, Live, Oral, Pentavalen... Details >

Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The human papilloma virus (HPV) infects squamous epithelial cells in the body. Squamous epithelial cells are thin, flat cells that are found on the surface of the skin, cervix, vagina, anus, vulva, he... Details >

American Cancer Society  

This page presents frequently asked questions about rotavirus disease and vaccine. Rotavirus is a virus that causes severe diarrhea, often accompanied by vomiting, fever, and dehydration, mostly in ba... Details >

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

In a resolution adopted in April 1999, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) Board of Directors called for universal vaccination against hepatitis A and B for men who have sex with men. It is... Details >

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association  

Also available in: Spanish   

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  

This section addresses parents’ concerns about multiple vaccines, myths and realities and more.... Details >

Children's Vaccine Program  

Vaccines are held to the highest safety standards. Getting vaccinated is much safer than getting the disease vaccines prevent.This page answers some common questions about vaccine side effects and des... Details >

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

This document provides answers to questions about FluMist, which is approved to prevent influenza illness due to influenza A and B viruses in healthy children and adolescents, ages 5-17 years and heal... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This document answers questions regarding seasonal flu vaccine. The questions cover flu vaccine types, treatment, effectiveness, viruses, and more.... Details >

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

This document answers questions regarding the seasonal flu shot. The questions cover flu shot effectiveness, risks, side effects, severe problems, and more.... Details >

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

This document answers questions regarding the nasal-spray flu vaccine (or LAIV). The questions cover LAIV use, effectiveness, side effects, storage, active ingredient, and more.... Details >

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

This document answers questions regarding thimerosal in seasonal influenza vaccine. The document discusses thimerosal, the safety of children as well as pregnant women who receive an influenza vaccine... Details >

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

This page presents questions on the safety of multiple vaccines. Questions answered include how many vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends for children, why CDC reco... Details >

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

This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about the smallpox vaccine and atopic dermatitis/eczema. The questions cover why someone who has eczema or atopic dermatitis and their family m... Details >

National Eczema Association for Science and Education  

Also available in: Spanish 

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

Also available in: Spanish   

This pamphlet is designed to inform you of an important cervical cancer prevention breakthrough for girls and women ages 9–26. The thought of anyone getting cancer can be scary. Fortunately, a combina... Details >

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation