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Home Vaccine-Preventable Diseases & Infections Vaccine-Preventable Diseases & Infections Vaccination is the only medical intervention that has ever completely eliminated an illness in humans. As a result of vaccines, smallpox has been eliminated throughout the world. Many other diseases like polio, diphtheria, and tetanus that once sickened and killed millions of US children are so…
#NoRegrets Learn about the two types of vaccines available to prevent meningococcal disease among adolescents and young adults ●●●● RESOURCES Call to Action: Addressing New and Ongoing Adolescent Vaccination Challenges Call to Action by leading public health organizations addressing long-term health impacts of under-immunized adolescents and the important role healthcare professionals play in increasing vaccination…
Home Professional Resources HPV Resource Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) As of October 2016, CDC recommends 11 to 12 year olds get two doses of HPV vaccine—rather than the previously recommended three doses—to protect against cancers caused by HPV. The second dose should be given 6-12 months after the first dose. View…
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Home Professional Resources HPV Resource Center Cancer Prevention Cancer Prevention HPV vaccination is cancer prevention. Males and females who do not get the HPV vaccine may be left vulnerable to certain types of infection that can lead to cancer. These resources describe the various HPV-associated cancers and provide clarity about the link between HPV infection…
Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule Recommendations for Ages 18 Years or Younger, United States, 2022 COVID-19 Vaccination ACIP recommends use of COVID-19 vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older. COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines may be administered on the same day. See the COVID-19 Vaccine: Interim COVID-19 Immunization Schedule for additional information. Using the schedule To…