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Possible Side-effects from Vaccines

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/side-effects.htm  

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

Description

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 describes the mild, moderate, and severe side effects associated with specific vaccines.

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Review Date

8/14/2007