Diseases Archive | Vaccine Information

Chickenpox (Varicella)

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:00:57 +0000

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Chickenpox (Varicella): Questions and Answers

Chickenpox disease and vaccine information from Immunize.org.

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Chickenpox (Varicella)

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from CDC.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Shot) for Chickenpox

Two doses of the chickenpox shot are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against chickenpox (varicella). Learn more about chickenpox and vaccines from CDC.

Immunization: Chickenpox (Varicella)

Find easy-to-understand vaccine information for yourself or your loved ones, from the Department of Health & Human Services.

Chickenpox: What You Should Know

A chickenpox (varicella) fact sheet and Q&A from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A Spanish-language version is also available.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Chickenpox

Questions and answers about chickenpox and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Christopher Chinnes

I have faced the worst nightmare any parent can possibly face. There is no experience on earth that compares to the horror and devastation of losing a child.

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One Family’s Struggle with Chickenpox

Adam’s mother describes her experience when her son, 7-year-old Adam, developed a severe case of chickenpox. He lived, but the infection compromised his immune system and affected almost every organ in his body.

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Improving the Vaccination Experience

People of any age can feel a bit anxious about getting a shot. Some may be so anxious that they avoid vaccination…even when they know it’s important. Learn more about simple ways to help any child or adult feel better and more confident when getting vaccinated.

CHICKENPOX PHOTOS

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Cholera

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:16:48 +0000

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Travelers’ Health: Cholera

Access the cholera chapter of the CDC Yellow Book for travel-associated infections and diseases. CDC also has a Destinations tool to find the latest health and vaccine information by country.

Cholera (Vibrio cholerae) Infection

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from CDC.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Cholera Vaccine

Questions and answers about cholera and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Global Clinic Directory

The online global clinic directory is a database of International Society of Travel Medicine members and their global travel clinics. Users can search by location and by services offered.

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WHERE TO GET VACCINATED

State and local information for vaccination resources near you.

CDC Travelers’ Health: Find a Clinic

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COVID-19

dpetraska — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:00:06 +0000

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Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0-10 Years

Listing and schedule for all vaccines recommended for children through age 10 years.

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When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?

A printable, easy-to-read chart of vaccines by age, birth through 18 years old.

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Vaccinations Needed During Pregnancy

A list of the vaccinations you need during your pregnancy.

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COVID-19

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for the public from CDC.

Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines

This site explains the current CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination for people of all ages.

How mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Work

This simple illustration explains how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work to protect you.

How Protein Subunit COVID-19 Vaccines Work

This simple illustration explains how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work to protect you.

A Look at Each Vaccine: COVID-19

Questions and answers about COVID-19 vaccine from the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Ask the Experts: COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy

In this video for healthcare providers and the public, Dr. Kelly Moore, President and CEO of Immunize.org, explains the importance of getting COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant.

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WHERE TO GET VACCINATED

Visit Vaccines.gov to locate a COVID-19 vaccine provider, including Bridge Program participating locations, near you.

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Dengue

dpetraska — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:00:48 +0000

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Dengue

Find resources about dengue infection, travel, and dengue vaccine.

For Parents: A Safe and Effective Vaccine to Prevent Dengue is Available

Find resources and fact sheets about dengue vaccine and pre-vaccination testing for families with children who live in areas where dengue vaccine is recommended.

Travelers’ Health: Dengue

Visit this site for more information about dengue for travelers.

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HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

Jermaine Royes — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:17:38 +0000

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HPV Vaccine: A Guide for Adults Ages 18–26 Years

FAQ and when to get the HPV vaccine, from Immunize.org.

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HPV: A Parent’s Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination

Why vaccinate preteens and teens against HPV? Plus more Q&As about HPV for parents, from Immunize.org.

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Questions and Answers

Information about HPV disease and vaccine, from Immunize.org.

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

HPV Vaccination Is the Best Protection Against Certain Cancers Caused by HPV

Learn about the types of cancers HPV vaccination can prevent.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Shot) for Human Papillomavirus

HPV vaccination is recommended at ages 11-12 years to protect against cancers caused by HPV infection. Learn more about HPV and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A Spanish-language version is also available.

HPV and Cancer

Facts and other resources about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for the prevention of infection with certain types of HPV, the major cause of cervical cancer. Also available in a Spanish-language version.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Human Papillomavirus

Facts, information, resources, and videos about HPV vaccination from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Human Papillomavirus: What You Should Know

An HPV fact sheet and Q&A from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A Spanish-language version is also available.

HPV Vaccination

Though usually harmless, some types of HPV cause cervical lesions that, over a period of time, can develop into cancer if untreated. Learn more from the American Sexual Health Association.

National Cervical Cancer Coalition

Resources for women with cervical cancer, including a section devoted to survivor stories, from the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, a program of the American Sexual Health Association.

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

Christine Baze

Christine Baze, a Boston musician and cervical cancer survivor, shares her personal story to educate women about human papillomavirus (HPV) and the importance of vaccination.

National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC)

HPV vaccine has potential to reduce worldwide cancer deaths by more than 200,000.

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Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic

Cervical cancer is almost exclusively caused by HPV and it is the 2nd leading cancer in women. Worldwide, cervical cancer kills over 250,000 women every year. Meet five unforgettable women whose lives have been changed forever and even interrupted by this deadly virus. Narrated by Vanessa Williams.

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Where To Get Vaccinated

State and local information for vaccination resources near you.

State Immunization Programs Where to Get Vaccinated Local

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Meningococcal Disease

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:08:51 +0000

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Meningococcal: Questions and Answers

Information about the disease and vaccines, from Immunize.org.

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Meningococcal Disease

Find in-depth information about the disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention from CDC.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Shot) for Meningococcal Disease

Two doses of the meningococcal shot called MenACWY are recommended for preteens and teens by doctors as the best way to protect against meningococcal disease. Learn more about meningococcal and vaccines from CDC. A Spanish-language version is also available.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Meningococcal Vaccine

Questions and answers about the disease and vaccines, plus a meningococcus infographic, from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Meningococcus: What You Should Know

A meningococcus fact sheet and Q&A from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A Spanish-language version is also available.

Meningitis Angels

Meningitis Angels is a nonprofit organization composed of survivors and families of meningitis victims supporting other families affected by meningitis.

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

Ryan Milley

My name is Frankie Milley. This is my story of the needless death of my only child, Ryan, to a vaccine-preventable form of bacterial meningitis.

Ryan Hokensmith

Ryan Hockensmith, a senior at Penn State majoring in journalism, writes about his three-week battle with meningococcal meningitis.

Joseph Kepferle

Joseph Kepferle’s father describes the pain of having a healthy college-aged son become ill and die within 24 hours of meningococcal meningitis.

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The ABC & Y of Meningitis

All of the kids featured above are meningitis survivors. Between them, they have multible amputations, kidney transplants, learning disabilities, hearing loss, severe anemia and other health problems. All from meningococcal meningitis. All preventable.

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MENINGOCOCCAL PHOTOS

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Mumps

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:12:11 +0000

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Mumps: Questions and Answers

Information about the disease and vaccines, from Immunize.org.

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Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots

An excerpt from Baby 411 by Ari Brown, MD, FAAP, provides clearly written information about safe and effective vaccines.

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Mumps

Fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from CDC.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Shot) for Mumps

Two doses of the MMR shot are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. Learn more about mumps and vaccines from CDC. A Spanish-language version is also available.

Immunization: Mumps

Find easy-to-understand vaccine information for yourself or your loved ones.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

Questions and answers about measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Mumps

About the infection, including signs and symptoms, contagiousness, prevention, incubation, duration, and treatment, from Nemours KidsHealth. A Spanish-language version is also available.

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MMR Vaccine—Vaccines and Your Baby

The MMR vaccine is a combination of three vaccines in one. This vaccine prevents measles, mumps, and rubella.

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MUMPS PHOTOS

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Rotavirus

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:13:29 +0000

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Rotavirus: Questions and Answers

Information about the disease and vaccines, from Immunize.org.

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Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots

An excerpt from Baby 411 by Ari Brown, MD, FAAP, provides clearly written information about safe and effective vaccines.

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Rotavirus

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from CDC. Also see Rotavirus Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Drops) for Rotavirus

Two or more doses of a rotavirus vaccine are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against rotavirus. Learn more about meningococcal and vaccines from CDC. A Spanish-language version is also available.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Rotavirus Vaccine

Questions and answers about rotavirus and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Rotavirus: What You Should Know

A rotavirus fact sheet and Q&A from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A Spanish-language version is also available.

Rotavirus

About the infection, including signs and symptoms, contagiousness, prevention, incubation, duration, and treatment, from Nemours KidsHealth.

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

Peete Family

Actress Holly Robinson Peete describes her experience as the mother of a toddler with rotavirus infection. While on a family vacation, Holly’s son became extremely ill with profuse vomiting and dehydration.

Matthys Family

Brooke Matthys describes the painful realization that if only she had taken the time to get her children vaccinated against rotavirus, this ordeal for her family could have been prevented.

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A Vaccine’s Remarkable Impact

Rotavirus kills 2 million children per year worldwide. Its impact hit Nicaraguan children hard. But in 2006, a vaccine came to the villages. And the results are remarkable. Video from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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ROTAVIRUS PHOTOS

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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

dpetraska — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:04:14 +0000

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)

Find information from CDC about RSV infection for people of all ages.

RSV Immunization for Children 19 months and Younger

What parents of young children should know about immunization with RSV preventive antibody.

RSV Vaccination for Older Adults 60 Years of Age and Over

What older adults should know when making a decision about RSV vaccination.

RSV Vaccination Guidance for Pregnant Women

What people should know about RSV vaccination during pregnancy.

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WHERE TO GET VACCINATED

State and local information for vaccination resources near you.

State and Local Immunization Programs

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Rubella

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:18:35 +0000

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Rubella: Questions and Answers

Information about the disease and vaccines, from Immunize.org.

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Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots

An excerpt from Baby 411 by Ari Brown, MD, FAAP, provides clearly written information about safe and effective vaccines.

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Rubella (German Measles, Three-Day Measles)

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from CDC.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Shot) for Rubella

Two doses of the MMR shot (measles, mumps, and rubella) are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against rubella. Learn more about meningococcal and vaccines from CDC. A Spanish-language version is also available.

Immunization: Rubella (German Measles)

Find easy-to-understand vaccine information for yourself or your loved ones, from the Department of Health & Human Services.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

Questions and answers about measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

The Measles & Rubella Partnership

The Measles & Rubella Partnership is committed to ensuring that no child dies from measles or is born with congenital rubella syndrome. They help countries to plan, fund, and measure efforts to stop measles and rubella for good.

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MMR Vaccine—Vaccines and Your Baby

The MMR vaccine is a combination of three vaccines in one. This vaccine prevents measles, mumps, and rubella.

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RUBELLA PHOTOS

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Shingles (Zoster)

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:18:51 +0000

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Shingles (Zoster): Questions and Answers

Information about the disease and vaccines, from Immunize.org.

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Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

Find fact sheets for adults, resources, multimedia, and more from CDC. Also see What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix).

Shingles

Learn about the cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention, from the National Institute on Aging.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Shingles Vaccine

Questions and answers about shingles and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Shingles: What You Should Know

A shingles fact sheet and Q&A from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A Spanish-language version is also available.

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

FDA Magazine

Details on the complications from shingles, including rash, eye or skin problems, scarring, nerve paralysis, pneumonia, encephalitis, and death.

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Shingles: A Family Story

A powerful video about a family’s experience with the complications of shingles. “Herpes zoster ophthalmicus” is the term for shingles involving the eye (shingles virus has invaded an ophthalmic nerve) can become temporarily blind and suffer impairment of their vision.

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SHINGLES PHOTOS

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Tetanus (Lockjaw)

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:19:08 +0000

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Tetanus: Questions and Answers

Information about the disease and vaccines, from Immunize.org.

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Tetanus

Find fact sheets for parents and children, resources, multimedia, and more from CDC.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Shot) for Tetanus

Five doses of a DTaP shot for children and one Tdap shot for preteens are recommended by doctors as the best way to protect against tetanus. Learn more about meningococcal and vaccines from CDC. A Spanish-language version is also available.

Immunization: Tetanus (Lockjaw)

Find easy-to-understand vaccine information for yourself or your loved ones, from the Department of Health & Human Services.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccines

Questions and answers about diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Tetanus: What You Should Know

A tetanus fact sheet and Q&A from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

Mother

Tetanus is far more than a “rusty nail” disease.

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After tetanus killed a woman after fall in her garden, her daughter speaks out to raise awareness of what could happen if people are not immunized.

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Tetanus

Tetanus is a serious and deadly disease caused by bacteria. The bacteria that cause tetanus live in dirt, dust, and soil. Protect yourself from tetanus. Get vaccinated.

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TETANUS PHOTOS

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Diphtheria

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:17:04 +0000

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Diphtheria: Questions and Answers

Diphtheria disease and vaccine information from Immunize.org.

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Diphtheria

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from CDC.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Shot) for Diphtheria

Five doses of a DTaP shot for children and one Tdap shot for preteens are recommended by doctors as the best way to protect against diphtheria. Learn more about diphtheria and vaccines from CDC. A Spanish-language version is also available.

Immunization: Diphtheria

Find easy-to-understand vaccine information for yourself or your loved ones from the Department of Health & Human Services.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccines

Questions and answers about diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

Lois

A public health nurse discusses the death of her young cousin from diphtheria in 1961, and the subsequent serious illness she and family members experienced.

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DTaP Vaccine—Vaccines and Your Baby

The DTaP vaccine is a combination of three vaccines in one. This vaccine prevents diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. The vaccine creates immunity to the toxins created by the bacteria that cause these diseases.

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DIPHTHERIA PHOTOS

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Typhoid Fever

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:19:22 +0000

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Typhoid Fever and Paratyphoid Fever

General information about the disease and vaccination. Also from CDC, see Typhoid Fever Vaccination.

Travelers’ Health: Typhoid Fever

The typhoid fever chapter from the CDC Yellow Book for travel-associated infections and diseases. CDC also has a Destinations tool to find the latest health and vaccine information by country.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Typhoid Vaccine

Questions and answers about typhoid and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Global Clinic Directory

The online global clinic directory is a database of International Society of Travel Medicine members and their global travel clinics. Users can search by location and by services offered.

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WHERE TO GET VACCINATED

State and local information for vaccination resources near you.

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:14:14 +0000

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Questions and Answers

A Q&A about whooping cough and vaccines, from Immunize.org.

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from CDC.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Shot) for Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Five doses of a DTaP shot for children and one Tdap shot for preteens are recommended by doctors as the best way to protect against whooping cough (pertussis). Learn more about meningococcal and vaccines from CDC. A Spanish-language version is also available.

Immunization: Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Find easy-to-understand vaccine information for yourself or your loved ones, from the Department of Health & Human Services.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccines

Questions and answers about diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis): What You Should Know

A whooping cough (pertussis) fact sheet and Q&A from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A Spanish-language version is also available.

Vaccines and Your Baby

Brochure for parents about childhood immunizations, explains how vaccines work, answers common questions about vaccines, and lists additional resources, from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

Colin Durkin

Pamela and Kevin Durkin write about the tragic death of their infant, Colin, due to whooping cough (pertussis).

Colin Enderlein

Mary-Clayton Enderlein recounts the suffering of her newborn son Colin endured during his life-and-death struggle with whooping cough (pertussis).

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Pertussis Vaccination? My Story

Whooping cough is a dangerous disease that can be catastrophic for infants. This is one mother’s story of the tragic loss of her infant son Abe from whooping cough (pertussis) and her heart wrenching message to the community.

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WHOOPING COUGH PHOTOS

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Yellow Fever

dpetraska — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:19:40 +0000

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Yellow Fever Virus

General information about the disease and vaccination from CDC.

Travelers’ Health: Yellow Fever

The yellow fever chapter from the CDC Yellow Book for travel-associated infections and diseases. CDC also has a Destinations tool to find the latest health and vaccine information by country.

Global Clinic Directory

The online global clinic directory is a database of International Society of Travel Medicine members and their global travel clinics. Users can search by location and by services offered.

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Reconnaissance for Yellow Fever in the Nuba Mountains, Southern Sudan, 1954

An Epidemiological Expedition into the Interior of Africa: In the early 1950s, Dr. Telford H. Work and Dr. Richard Moreland Taylor traveled to the Sudan to study an outbreak of yellow fever. Flying to Khartoum, they took their equipment by train to El Obeid, and by jeep to the Nuba Mountains (spanning the southern part of the present-day post-partition Sudan and the northern part of South Sudan). Accompanied by Dr. Mansour Ali Haseeb, they wound their way through the region, collecting blood samples from people and primates, and ended at Wau, from which the samples were airlifted back to Khartoum. The film was originally silent. Produced in its current form by Dr. Martine Jozan Work, it lies at the juncture of home movie, expeditionary report, and documentary.

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Where To Get Vaccinated

State and local information for vaccination resources near you.

CDC’s Search for Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinics

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Japanese Encephalitis

David Sanders — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:17:53 +0000

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Japanese Encephalitis

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from CDC.

Travelers’ Health

The latest vaccine information for international travel. Browse the resources, or select your destination from the list and get health information for that location, including vaccination requirements.

Travelers’ Health: Japanese Encephalitis

The Japanese encephalitis chapter from the CDC Yellow Book for travel-associated infections and diseases.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) Vaccine

Questions and answers about Japanese encephalitis and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Global Clinic Directory

The online global clinic directory is a database of International Society of Travel Medicine members and their global travel clinics. Users can search by location and by services offered.

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Where To Get Vaccinated

State and local information for vaccination resources near you.

CDC Travelers’ Health: Find a Clinic

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Measles

Arkady Shakhnovich — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:13:48 +0000

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Measles: Questions and Answers

Information about the disease and vaccines, from Immunize.org.

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Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots

An excerpt from Baby 411 by Ari Brown, MD, FAAP, provides clearly written information about safe and effective vaccines.

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Measles (Rubeola)

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from CDC.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Shot) for Measles

Two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine are recommended for children by healthcare providers as the best way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. Learn more about measles and vaccines from CDC. A Spanish-language version is also available.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

Questions and answers about measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

The Measles & Rubella Partnership

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

John Kiely

John Kiely relates his personal experience with measles and reminds us that vigilance in maintaining high levels of vaccination coverage is necessary to prevent measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases from making a comeback.

Eileen Ouellette

In this personal account, Dr. Ouellette vividly describes her own experience with measles infection in 1937. As an eight-year-old girl, she suffered for days with an extremely high fever from measles.

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Measles—Rachel’s Story

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can cause fever, coughing, and distinctive red-brown spots on the skin. Rachel’s daughter Lola contracted measles at the age of three. In this UK National Health Service (NHS) video, Rachel describes Lola’s symptoms, how she was finally diagnosed with measles, and the treatments she received.

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MEASLES PHOTOS

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Hepatitis A

Jermaine Royes — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:11:18 +0000

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Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis A?

A checklist of reasons for getting the hepatitis A vaccine, from Immunize.org.

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Hepatitis A Is a Serious Liver Disease

A fact sheet and Q&A for hepatitis A, from Immunize.org.

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Hepatitis A: Questions and Answers

Hepatitis A disease and vaccine information, from Immunize.org

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Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences

Information on symptoms, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and more, from Immunize.org.

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Viral Hepatitis: Hepatitis A

Fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Immunization: Hepatitis A

Find easy-to-understand vaccine information for yourself or your loved ones from the Department of Health & Human Services.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Hepatitis A Vaccine

Questions and answers about hepatitis A and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Hepatitis A: What You Should Know

A hepatitis A fact sheet and Q&A from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A Spanish-language version is also available.

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

Tom

A traveling filmmaker reflects on the high cost of hepatitis A virus infection.

Allison Jester

High school student Allison Jester describes how a hepatitis A infection disrupted her senior year.

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Jill’s Experience with Hepatitis A

Jill is like many other adults who gave little or no thought to the risks of hepatitis A or hepatitis B. Then she became sick. Jill contracted hepatitis A virus from a source she cannot identify. But what she does know for certain is how complicated her life became as a result of becoming infected with hepatitis A virus.

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HEPATITIS A PHOTOS

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Hepatitis B

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Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B?

A checklist of reasons for getting the hepatitis B vaccine, from Immunize.org.

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Hepatitis B: Questions and Answers

Hepatitis B disease and vaccine information, from Immunize.org.

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Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences

Information on symptoms, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and more, from Immunize.org.

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Viral Hepatitis: Hepatitis B

Fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for parents and children from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vaccines for Your Children: Vaccine (Shot) for Hepatitis B

Three doses of the hepatitis B shot are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against hepatitis B. Learn more about meningococcal and vaccines from CDC. A Spanish-language version is also available.

Immunization: Hepatitis B

Find easy-to-understand vaccine information for yourself or your loved ones, from the Department of Health & Human Services.

A Look at Each Vaccine: Hepatitis B

Questions and answers about hepatitis B and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Physician Underscores the Importance of Hepatitis B Vaccine

My name is Keith Van Zandt, and I appreciate the opportunity to address this committee regarding hepatitis B vaccines.

Hsu Family

In the space of three years, college junior Leslie D. Hsu lost her brother and mother to hepatitis B-related liver cancer.

Adrian Elkins

Adrian’s sister writes about her brother’s death and his siblings’ determination to educate the public about hepatitis B.

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Family Promise: Get Tested for Hepatitis B

This digital story shows a father-daughter bonding moment as a father teaches his daughter how to play golf. His family is important to him and he promises his wife and daughter that he will get a blood test for Hepatitis B. Nearly 2 in 3 Asian Americans don’t know they are infected, but getting tested for Hepatitis B can help people care for themselves and protect their families. This video is part of CDC’s multi-lingual Know Hepatitis B campaign, conducted in partnership with Hep B United.

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HEPATITIS B PHOTOS

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