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Vaccines and Immunizations

Vaccines and immunizations aren't just for kids. Learn what is recommended for who (and when) and the significant role shots can play in keeping you healthy.
Man with rheumatoid arthritis getting shingles vaccine
Can You Get the Shingles Vaccine With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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Can You Get the Shingles Vaccine With Psoriasis?
Woman with MS receives Shingrix vaccine
Should I Get the Shingles Vaccine If I Have MS?
Man getting Shingrix vaccine
Shingrix Second Dose: Everything You Need to Know
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MMR Vaccine (Measles-Mumps-Rubella): What You Should Know
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Flu Shots for People Age 65 and Over
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Anthrax Vaccine: Facts, Eligibility, History, Side Effects
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Shingrix vs Zostavax: Which Is Better?
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Does Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D Cover the Shingles Vaccine?
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Should I Get the Shingles Vaccine? Benefits vs. Risks
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What to Know About Flu Vaccine Effectiveness
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Should You Get the Shingles Vaccine?
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Whooping Cough Vaccine: What You Need to Know
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Meningococcal Vaccine: Protection, Risk, Schedule
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6-Month Vaccines: What You Should Know
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1-Year-Old Shots: What You Should Know
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2-Month Vaccines: What You Should Know
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DTaP Vaccine: What You Need to Know
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What Shots Do Teens Get?
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What Baby Shots Does My Child Need?
A gloved healthcare worker in blue scrubs delivers a vaccine to a young girl in a clinical setting.
A Parents’ Guide to Vaccines for Children
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What to Know About Getting a Flu Shot During Pregnancy
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Vaccine Side Effect vs. an Adverse Effect
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What's the Difference Between Antibodies From Infection and Vaccines?
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What's the Update on Vaccines for COVID-19?
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Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Free if You're Uninsured?
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How Will My Health Insurance Cover a COVID-19 Vaccine?
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The Vaccine Court: What It Is and How It Works
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How Do Vaccines Work, Exactly?
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How to Protect Yourself From the Zika Virus
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Top 20 Vaccines You Should Know About
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Mandatory vs. Recommended Vaccines: What You Should Know
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UTI Vaccine Shows Promise
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What to Know About Typhoid Vaccines
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Medicare Covers These Vaccines: Is It Worth a Shot?
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6 Tips for Preventing Infection in the Hospital
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What Vaccines Do Healthcare Professionals Need?
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Safety of the MMR Vaccine for Kids With Egg Allergies
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Could Your Child Need Two Flu Vaccines?
Doctor giving young girl flu shot
Quick Flu Shot Facts Everyone Should Know
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Who Should Not Get Flu Shots
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You Can Get a Flu Vaccine Without a Needle or a Nose Spray
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Why Isn't There a Vaccine for the Common Cold?
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6 Vaccines All Grandparents Should Get
Hispanic boy getting a shot at doctor's office
These 3 Vaccines May Pose a Risk If You're Allergic to Eggs
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Common Side Effects of the Flu Shot
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When Is It Too Late to Get a Flu Shot?
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Are Flu Shots Safe For People With Egg Allergies?
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10 Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Infectious Diseases
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Should Hospice and Palliative Care Patients Get a Flu Shot?
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Can I Get A Flu Shot While Sick?
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Is There Really a Connection Between Vaccines and Fetal Tissue?
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How Smallpox Vaccine Helped Win the American Revolution
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Why Is It So Hard to Make an HIV Vaccine?
Girl receiving vaccine
Preventing Chickenpox: From Handwashing to Vaccination
Woman administering a vaccine
How Inactivated Vaccines Help Your Body Fight a Virus
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What You Need to Know About Live Virus Vaccines
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Can Tamiflu Help Shorten the Duration of Your Flu?
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Why Getting the HPV Vaccine Is Vital for Boys Age 11 and Older
Young boy getting a shot
Does Your Child Really Need a Flu Shot?