After the Shots, What To Do If Your Child Has Discomfort Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Khmer Korean Laotian Spanish Vietnamese Your child may need extra love and care after getting immunized. Many of the shots that protect children from serious diseases can also cause discomfort for a while. Here are answers to questions many... Details > Immunization Action Coalition |
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccine Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Japanese Khmer Korean Laotian Samoan Spanish Thai Vietnamese Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria.
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Hepatitis A Vaccine Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Japanese Khmer Korean Laotian Samoan Spanish Thai Vietnamese 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 |
Hepatitis B Vaccine Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Japanese Khmer Korean Laotian Samoan Spanish Thai Vietnamese Hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person.... Details > Immunization Action Coalition |
Immunization Action Coalition: Free Online Publications for Patients and Clinicians 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 |
Immunization Publications Page - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Contains surveillance guidelines for vaccine-preventable diseases, information statements, and articles on consumer vaccination misconceptions designed for the health professional.... Details > National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Khmer Korean Laotian Thai Vietnamese Two types of influenza 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 licensed in 2... Details > Immunization Action Coalition |
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Japanese Khmer Korean Laotian Samoan Spanish Thai Vietnamese Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases.... Details > Immunization Action Coalition |
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program 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 > Office of Special Programs, Health Resources and Services Administration |
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Japanese Khmer Korean Laotian Samoan Spanish Thai Vietnamese 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 |