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    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
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    Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. ... Details >
    Immunization Action Coalition
    Hepatitis A Vaccine
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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
    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
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    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
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