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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 >
This page offers the latest information on the availability of drug products to treat influenza (flu) plus general information about the influenza vaccine, antiviral drugs approved in the United State... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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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 >
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 >
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 >