Adult Immunization
... What is immunization? Immunization is a way to protect people from getting a number of illnesses. Many of these illnesses can spread easily and cause serious health problems. They can even cause death...

Childhood Immunization
... What is immunization? Immunization is a way to protect your child from getting a number of illnesses. Many of these illnesses are easily spread from child to child and can cause serious health problem...

Immunization Considerations When Traveling Abroad
... What vaccinations do I need to have before traveling abroad? Once you decide that your travel plans will take you beyond the US borders, it’s wise to make an appointment with your physician or a trave...

Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine
... Why get vaccinated? Tetanus and pertussis are serious diseases. Tetanus (also called "lockjaw") is caused by bacteria usually found in soil, dust, and manure. Unlike other diseases for which...

Effectiveness of Safer Smallpox Vaccine Demonstrated Against Monkeypox
... A mild, experimental smallpox vaccine known as modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) is nearly as effective as the standard smallpox vaccine in protecting monkeys against monkeypox, a study by researchers of...

Viral Hepatitis: A Through E and Beyond
...  Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Several different viruses cause viral hepatitis. They are named the hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses. All of th...

Mouse Study Could Aid Vaccine Designers
... Investigators from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have conducted studies in mice to gain a new picture of how the immune ...