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Adolescent and Adult Pertussis

In 1997, adolescents and adults accounted for almost half of the reported cases of pertussis; they are often the ones who spread the disease to young infants. This has prompted consideration of booster pertussis immunizations for older age groups.

Updated: Diciembre 14, 2006 | Read full article...

Adult Immunizations

Each year in the United States, up to 60,000 adults die from vaccine-preventable diseases or their complications. These diseases include influenza, pneumococcal disease, and tetanus among others.

Updated: Enero 8, 2008 | Read full article...

Combination Vaccines

Currently, a child could receive as many as 5 separate injections during a single office visit. To reduce the number of injections a child receives, manufacturers have been developing combination vaccines.

Updated: Mayo 1, 2006 | Read full article...

Community Immunity

Unimmunized persons are protected—indirectly—against some infectious diseases by being surrounded by immunized persons. This is known as community (or “herd”) immunity. Why is community immunity important for public health?

Updated: Junio 23, 2006 | Read full article...

Evaluating Information About Vaccines on the Internet

Although vaccines have saved millions of lives around the world, many Web sites contain erroneous or false information about the safety of vaccines. This article provides some tips on how to evaluate the accuracy and validity of the information found on the Internet about vaccines.

Updated: Julio 12, 2010 | Read full article...

Immunizations When Moving or Traveling Abroad

Sometimes it may be hard to keep up with immunizations when moving to a different state—or country—where there may be different immunization recommendations. However, you can take some steps to be sure that you or your child have all the necessary immunizations.

Updated: Octubre 16, 2006 | Read full article...

The 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13)

In 2010, the FDA licensed a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that this vaccine replace the PCV7 vaccine. Learn more about this vaccine.

Updated: Noviembre 14, 2011 | Read full article...

Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is a serious disease caused by the bacterium called Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. There are two typhoid vaccines licensed in the US that are recommended for travelers to parts of the world where typhoid fever is common.

Updated: Septiembre 1, 2004 | Read full article...

Understanding Vaccine Research Terms

Vaccine research concerns various scientific disciplines, such as epidemiology, genetics, immunology, and statistics. The terms used in vaccine research are sometimes technical and hard to understand for the lay reader.

Updated: Octubre 22, 2007 | Read full article...

Vaccine Misinformation

Misinformation about vaccines and vaccine safety create confusion for parents who are considering immunizations for their children. This confusion makes it difficult for parents to make informed decisions and can result in tragic consequences.

Updated: Febrero 12, 2009 | Read full article...

Vaccines and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Recent reports from public health officials in the United States show that antibiotic resistance is increasing rapidly among the bacteria that cause meningitis and pneumonia, making it difficult to treat many infections. How can vacccines combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

Updated: Diciembre 22, 2005 | Read full article...

Vaccines for Adopted Children

Internationally adopted children often have resided in orphanages and are from resource-poor countries where many infectious diseases are prevalent. What immunizations and tests do they need?

Updated: Diciembre 30, 2008 | Read full article...

Vaccines for Pregnant Women

Although many medications, including some vaccines, are avoided during pregnancy because of potential harm to the mother or fetus, some vaccines are recommended for pregnant women.

Updated: Enero 29, 2009 | Read full article...

Vacuna Antineumocócica Conjugada 13 Valente

En el 2010, el FDA aprobó y dio licencia a la vacuna antineumocócica conjugada 13 valente (PCV13) y el comité asesor sobre prácticas de inmunización recomendó que esta vacuna reemplazara la PCV7. Aprende más acerca de esta vacuna.

Updated: Noviembre 14, 2011 | Read full article...

Vacunas Combinadas

Actualmente, un niño puede recibir hasta 5 inyecciones separadas durante una sola visita al pediatra. Para reducir el número de inyecciones que los niños reciben, los fabricantes han desarrollado las vacunas combinadas.

Updated: Mayo 12, 2011 | Read full article...

Vacunas para adultos

Cada año en los Estados Unidos, casi 60 mil adultos mueren por enfermedades (o sus complicaciones) que se pueden prevenir con vacunas. Algunas de estas enfermedades son influenza, le enfermedad neumocócica, y tétanos.

Updated: Agosto 8, 2011 | Read full article...

Vacunas para mujeres en embarazo

Idealmente, las mujeres en edad para tener hijos deben ser vacunadas antes de quedar en embarazo para proteger a sus bebés de enfermedades graves.

Updated: Agosto 12, 2011 | Read full article...

Why is Hepatitis B Immunization Recommended for All Infants, Children, and Adolescents?

Some parents regard hepatitis B immunization as unnecessary, based on their misconception that this is a disease for which their children are not at risk. However, as many as 16%-30% of hepatitis B cases have no known source of infection.

Updated: Marzo 3, 2008 | Read full article...

¿Por qué se recomienda que todos los bebés, niños y adolescentes se vacunen contra la Hepatitis B?

Algunos padres consideran que la vacunación contra la hepatitis B no es necesaria, basados en la creencia errónea de que los niños no corren el riesgo de contraer esta enfermedad. La verdad es que entre el 16% y el 30% de los casos de hepatitis B no tienen una fuente de infección conocida.

Updated: Junio 6, 2011 | Read full article...

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