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Why We Vaccinate

In the U.S., vaccination programs have eliminated or significantly reduced many vaccine-preventable diseases.
Contributor : CDC
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Understanding Thimerosal in Vaccines

Thimerosal is a mercury-containing compound that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms.
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The Flu Vaccine: Fact & Fiction

As a college student, the CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine. Thank your close quarters, which make it likely you'll catch influenza if yo...
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The Importance of Childhood Vaccines

It's true that newborn babies are immune to many diseases because they have antibodies they got from their mothers.
Contributor : CDC
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Understanding How Vaccines Prevent Disease

Parents are constantly concerned about the health and safety of their children and they take many steps to protect them.
Contributor : CDC
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Is There a Link between Autism and Vaccines?

To date, there is no conclusive scientific evidence that any part of a vaccine or any combination of vaccines causes autism, even though res...
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Mercury in Swine Flu Vaccine: What You Need To Know

Most doses of the swine flu vaccine contain Thimerosol, a mercury compound linked to autism
Contributor : Dena Afrasiabi
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Recommended Vaccine for Smokers

CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine to protect smokers against pneumococcal infection.
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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Pregnancy Other Immunizations

The safety of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine during the first trimester of pregnancy has not been evaluated, although no adverse fetal ...
Contributor : CDC
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Genital Wart Vaccine Effective For Men, Too

The infamous Gardasil vaccine, focus of much controversy over the last two years, has been found to be safe and effective at preventing geni...
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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