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The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot. Adults age 50 and older should get a flu shot every year.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Pneumonia is a serious illness. It can lead to infections of the lungs, the blood, or the brain. Don’t wait – talk to your doctor about the pneumonia shot.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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 >
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
Immunization can protect Natives from vaccine-preventable diseases that continue to threaten Native people at a much higher rate than other ethnicities. This publication discusses American Indian/Alas... Details >
Vaccines can prevent the debilitating and in some cases fatal effects of infectious disease. ... Details >
Vaccines can prevent the debilitating and in some cases fatal effects of infectious disease. ... Details >
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
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 >
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 Department of Defense site provides information on the threat of anthrax as a weapon, the disease caused by anthrax, and the vaccine for anthrax. ... Details >
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Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. ... Details >
This page links to numerous references on immunization.... Details >
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 >
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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 >
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Hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person.... Details >
Most vaccine-preventable diseases are caused by germs that are called viruses or bacteria.... Details >
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 >
Contains surveillance guidelines for vaccine-preventable diseases, information statements, and articles on consumer vaccination misconceptions designed for the health professional.... Details >
This page links to resource materials on general information about adults’ immunizations. The page also provides an alert on what should be done if someone has a reaction to a vaccine.... Details >
This page links to resource materials on general information about kids’ immunizations. Links cover schedule, vaccination additives, safety of multiple vaccinations, and more.... Details >
This page presents frequently asked questions about immunizations. Answers include information on why immunizations are important, when children should be immunized, what the side effects of immunizat... Details >
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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 >
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
During an hurricane and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect one’s personal health. This fact sheet discusses interim immunization recommendations for individua... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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
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Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases.... Details >
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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 >
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
A listing of vaccines covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and the related illness, disability, injury, or specific condition. The table also specifies the eligible time period... Details >
Healthcare Systems Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration
Provides 10 guidelines for consumers to follow when looking for information about immunizations on the Internet.... Details >
National Vaccine Program Office, U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Describes the origin, spread, and impact of influenza pandemics. Chronicles the history of pandemics and the preparations for future ones.... Details >
National Vaccine Program Office, U.S Department of Health and Human Services
An overview of vaccine safety that covers the topics of monitoring, risk communication, adverse events, and injury compensation.... Details >
This section addresses parents’ concerns about multiple vaccines, myths and realities and more.... Details >
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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 >
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is a "shot" for infants and toddlers. ... Details >
Invasive pneumococcal disease kills nearly 5,000 people in the United States each year, most of them 65 years of age or older. The best way to protect against pneumococcal disease is through vaccinati... Details >
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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 >
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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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These questions help health care providers determine which vaccines may be administered on a given day. ... Details >
These questions, written for parents or guardians, help clinicians determine which vaccines may be given.... Details >
This chart lists recommended screenings and immunizations for men at average risk for most diseases. These are guidelines only. Your health care provider will personalize the timing of each test and i... Details >
This chart lists recommended screenings and immunizations for women at average risk for most diseases. These are guidelines only. Your health care provider will personalize the timing of each test and... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
This summary names vaccines and their route of administration, who should get the vaccines, the schedule of routine and "catch-up" administration, and contraindications.... 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 >
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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 >
Tetanus (lockjaw) and Diphtheriatheria are serious diseases. Adults 18 years of age and older are advised to get a Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine every 10 years.... Details >
This page provides immunizations links to consumer and patient educational materials, clinical practice management tools, legislative advocacy materials, and more to expand the knowledge of policy mak... Details >
Readers may download either the entire current issue of this newsletter or one section at a time.... Details >
Readers may download either the entire issue of this newsletter or specific sections.... Details >
Many adults don't know they are supposed to get immunized against diseases. They think vaccinations are for kids. There are millions of adults in this country who need influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus... Details >
Each page that focuses on a vaccine-preventable disease includes a Q & A section, photos and/or video footage, true stories of individuals who have suffered or died from the disease, descriptions of p... Details >
This web site provides links to general information on a variety of vaccines for the general public including chickenpox, diphtheria, HIB, measles, mumps, pertussis, polio, rubella, hepatitis and teta... Details >
This booklet contains information about vaccines: what they are, how they prevent disease, how they are made and tested, and what vaccine research might achieve in the future.... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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 >
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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
While most state laws provide for religious or personal exemptions to required immunizations, concerned parents should still consider the consequences of not immunizing their children. This document i... Details >
Compare the maximum number of U.S. cases of vaccine-preventable diseases in years before there were vaccines with the number of cases in 2003.... Details >
This is a timetable for immunizations required by law.... Details >