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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

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 >

AIDSinfo

Immunization can protect Native Americans from vaccine-preventable diseases that continue to threaten Native people at a much higher rate than other ethnic groups. This publication discusses American... Details >

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

Vaccines can prevent the debilitating and in some cases fatal effects of infectious disease. ... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Vaccines can prevent the debilitating and in some cases fatal effects of infectious disease. ... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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 >

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

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 >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

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 >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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 >

Department of Defense (DefenseLINK)  

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

Immunization Action Coalition  

This page links to numerous references on immunization.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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 >

Office of Minority Health (CDC)

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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  

Most vaccine-preventable diseases are caused by germs that are called viruses or bacteria.... Details >

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

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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

Contains surveillance guidelines for vaccine-preventable diseases, information statements, and articles on consumer vaccination misconceptions designed for the health professional.... Details >

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

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 >

American Association for Respiratory Care  

This page links to resource materials on general information about kids’ immunizations. Links cover schedule, vaccination additives, safety of multiple vaccinations, and more.... Details >

American Association for Respiratory Care  

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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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

An index of health and safety topics that are specific to infants and toddlers including childhood diseases, immunization, breastfeeding, developmental disabilities, birth defects and more.... Details >

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

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 >

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  

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 >

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

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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  

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is a "shot" for infants and toddlers. ... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

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 >

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases  

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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  

This site provides information about currently licensed childhood vaccines by age groups. Of interest to both consumers and clinicians.... Details >

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

Also available in: Chinese-Traditional  Hmong   

These questions help health care providers determine which vaccines may be administered on a given day. ... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

These questions, written for parents or guardians, help clinicians determine which vaccines may be given.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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 >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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 >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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 >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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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  

Tetanus (lockjaw) and Diphtheria are serious diseases. Adults 18 years of age and older are advised to get a Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine every 10 years.... Details >

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

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 >

Partnership for Prevention  

Readers may download either the entire current issue of this newsletter or one section at a time.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

Readers may download either the entire issue of this newsletter or specific sections.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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 >

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

Search the Vaccine Resource Library for a wide variety of high-quality, scientifically accurate documents and links on specific diseases and topics in immunization.... Details >

Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH)   

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 >

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

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

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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

This is a timetable for immunizations required by law.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition