After the Shots, What To Do If Your Child Has Discomfort
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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 >
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccine
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Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria.
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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 >
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Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person.... Details >
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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 >
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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine
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Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases.... Details >
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine can help prevent serious pneumococcal disease, such as meningitis and blood infections. It can also prevent some ear infections.... Details >
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Polio Vaccine
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Polio is a disease caused by a virus. It enters a child’s (or adult’s) body through the mouth. Sometimes it does not cause serious illness. But sometimes it causes paralysis (can’t move arm or leg). I... Details >
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Tetanus and Diptheria Vaccine
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Tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria are serious diseases. Tetanus is caused by a germ that enters the body through a cut or wound. Diphtheria spreads when germs pass from an infected person to the nose... Details >
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