Many Older Kids Not Vaccinated for Chicken Pox

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More than half of students who developed chicken pox during an outbreak at a Maine elementary school were not vaccinated against the disease, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.

Vaccines Reduce Number of Meningitis Infections, but for How Long?

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Bacterial meningitis, an often devastating infection resulting in inflammation of the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the cord and the brain, can cause death, brain damage, hearing loss, severe learning disabilities, and many other potentially devastating conditions.

What Adult Vaccines Do You Need?

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Adults need immunizations, too. Find out which ones you may need.

Easy Way to Ease Infant Immunization Pain

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Changing the order in which a standard set of infant immunizations are given may be a simple way to minimize the pain and crying they cause.

Better Meningitis Vaccine for Infants

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A new meningitis vaccine protects infants against multiple meningitis strains -- not just the single strain in the current infant vaccine.

25% of Teen Girls Got HPV Vaccine

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25% of teen girls have been vaccinated against sexually transmitted HPV, which causes cervical cancer. It's a good start toward its 90% goal, CDC says.

Chickenpox (Varicella)-Topic Overview

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What is chickenpox?Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious and common viral infection that causes a rash. Chickenpox infections occur year - round, most often during winter and spring.

Tetanus-Topic Overview

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What is tetanus?Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection. The bacteria make a toxin, or poison, that causes severe muscle spasms. Tetanus can be very dangerous, but you can get a shot to prevent it. Tetanus is also called "lockjaw" because muscle spasms in your jaw make it ...

No-Needle Tetanus Vaccine in the Works

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Scientists are working on an "ouch-free" vaccine against tetanus and anthrax.

Monitoring the Impact of Vaccines Postlicensure: New Challenges

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Learn why a strategic effort to monitor the impact of large-scale use of vaccines on disease over time is necessary.

Children's Vaccines News - Timely health and medical news

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Which vaccines do children need? Find in-depth information on vaccines for children and teens, including immunization schedules and vaccine safety information.

Chickenpox Vaccine

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Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of chickenpox vaccine including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Influenza Vaccination in Children With Cystic Fibrosis

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What is the impact of influenza on CF patients, and how effective is vaccination for this population?

Adult Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot and Nasal Spray): Guidelines, Benefits, Reactions

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WebMD explains flu shots and flu nasal spray for adults, including who should get them, when, and the benefits and side effects of influenza vaccines.

Children's Vaccines News - Timely health and medical news

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Which vaccines do children need? Find in-depth information on vaccines for children and teens, including immunization schedules and vaccine safety information.

Controlling Serogroup B Invasive Meningococcal Disease

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The 4CMenB vaccine may soon be approved for use in Canada and will target the leading cause of invasive meningococcal disease.

Travel Health-Related Information

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Diarrhea, Age 11 and YoungerDiarrhea, Age 12 and OlderFood Poisoning and Safe Food HandlingHepatitis AMalariaSunburnTick Bites ...

Meningitis Vaccines

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Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of meningitis vaccines including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Vaccine Information Statements-Immunization Schedules

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In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other national organizations advise people about which vaccines they should get and when. One schedule is for children and teens (adolescents), another is for adults. Also, some people with health problems such as ...

Should Vaccination Be a Personal Choice?

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As a measles outbreak linked to two Disney parks in California continues to spread, a backlash against parents who refuse or delay vaccination for their children has risen to a fever pitch.