Vaccinations for Preventable Diseases
Diseases that can be prevented by vaccines remain major causes of illness and death for people of all ages in the United States.
- Each year in the U.S., influenza causes 36,000 deaths and 226,000 hospitalizations (CDC).
- Hepatitis B virus is the underlying cause of an estimated 2,000--4,000 deaths each year in the U.S. (CDC).
- Since implementation of the varicella (chicken pox) vaccine program in 1995, the number of cases has declined 85%, the number of hospitalizations has declined 85%, and the number of deaths has declined 82% (CDC).
Community Guide Systematic Reviews
The Community Guide includes systematic reviews of interventions in the following areas:
- Page last reviewed: February 10, 2009
- Page last updated: February 10, 2009
- Content source: The Guide to Community Preventive Services
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Advisory Committee on Immunization PracticesThe Guide to Clinical Preventive Services
Together, the Community Guide and the Clinical Guide provide evidence-based recommendations across the prevention spectrum.Contact Us:
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