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Gardasil for your son?

By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 11, 2009

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More than 30 types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) can infect the genital areas of women and men, causing genital warts and even...
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Meningococcal vaccines

By Jennifer Weatherhead on Sep 23, 2009

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Meningococcal disease is caused by a bacteria that can lead to bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia, which meningococcal...
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Hib vaccine

By Jennifer Weatherhead on Sep 23, 2009
Haemophilus influenza type b, also called Hib, is a bacterial disease that causes meningitis and other health complications. The...
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MMR (measles mumps rubella) vaccine

By Jennifer Weatherhead on Sep 23, 2009

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The childhood vaccination commonly known as MMR protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
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Japanese encephalitis vaccine

By Jennifer Weatherhead on Sep 23, 2009
Japanese encephalitis is a disease that affects the brain and can cause brain damage or death -- but it can be prevented by the...
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The yellow fever vaccine

By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 23, 2009

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Yellow fever is a viral disease that is transmitted through bites from infected mosquitoes. The potentially serious infection can be...
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Immune serum globulin vaccine

By Jennifer Weatherhead on Sep 23, 2009
The immune serum globulin vaccine helps protect against hepatitis B, a viral disease that can damage the liver.
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The chicken pox (varicella) vaccine

By Jennifer Weatherhead on Sep 23, 2009

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Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a virus that causes a high fever and characteristic itchy red rash that can range from a few...
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The polio vaccine

By Jennifer Weatherhead on Sep 23, 2009

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Polio is a potentially debilitating viral disease that can be prevented with the polio vaccine.
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The rabies vaccine

By Jennifer Weatherhead on Sep 23, 2009

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Rabies, a virus primarily transmitted through contact with infected animals, can be prevented by two types of rabies vaccines.
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Anthrax vaccine

By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 23, 2009

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A serious disease caused by bacterial spores, anthrax is spread by animals and as a biological weapon. An anthrax vaccine is...
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The H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine

By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 23, 2009

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The H1N1 flu virus, more commonly called swine flu, is considered pandemic, putting people worldwide at risk of getting the disease....
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The tuberculosis vaccine

By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 23, 2009

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Tuberculosis, also called TB, is a potentially dangerous respiratory illness that can be prevented with the tuberculosis vaccine.
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The tetanus vaccines

By Jeanne Sager on Sep 23, 2009

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Better known as lockjaw, tetanus is a deadly disease that can be prevented with a number of tetanus vaccines.
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The rotavirus vaccines

By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 23, 2009

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Rotavirus is an infectious disease that attacks the intestinal tract. The potentially serious illness can be prevented with the...
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The hepatitis A vaccine

By Jeanne Sager on Sep 23, 2009
The rates of Hepatitis A are the lowest they have been in four decades, and the Centers for Disease Control credits a hepatitis A...
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The tetanus-diphtheria (Tdap) vaccine

By Jeanne Sager on Sep 23, 2009
The Tdap vaccine is a three-in-one shot for preteens and adults who need a booster from the DTaP vaccine. The Tdap vaccine protects...
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The malaria vaccine

By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 23, 2009

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Malaria is an infectious disease commonly transmitted by infected mosquitoes that can lead to liver failure and other health...
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The diptheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTaP) vaccine

By Jeanne Sager on Sep 23, 2009

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Years ago, the DTP vaccine was commonly given to children to prevent diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis; however, it was notorious...
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Pneumococcal infection

By Jeanne Sager on Sep 23, 2009
Despite the term, pneumococcal infection doesn't just mean you have pneumonia.

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