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COVID-19 Vaccines:
Updates and Resources
Prevention & Treatment
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.
Vaccine Side Effect vs. an Adverse Effect
What's the Difference Between Antibodies From Infection and Vaccines?
What's the Update on Vaccines for COVID-19?
Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Free if You're Uninsured?
How Will My Health Insurance Cover a COVID-19 Vaccine?
The Vaccine Court: What It Is and How It Works
How Do Vaccines Work, Exactly?
How to Protect Yourself From the Zika Virus
Top 20 Vaccines You Should Know About
Mandatory vs. Recommended Vaccines: What You Should Know
UTI Vaccine Shows Promise
What to Know About Typhoid Vaccines
Medicare Covers These Vaccines: Is It Worth a Shot?
6 Tips for Preventing Infection in the Hospital
What Vaccines Do Healthcare Professionals Need?
Safety of the MMR Vaccine for Kids With Egg Allergies
Could Your Child Need Two Flu Vaccines?
Quick Flu Shot Facts Everyone Should Know
Who Should Not Get Flu Shots
You Can Get a Flu Vaccine Without a Needle or a Nose Spray
Why Isn't There a Vaccine for the Common Cold?
Survey: Effective Vaccine Conversations Rely on Open Communication
6 Vaccines All Grandparents Should Get
These 3 Vaccines May Pose a Risk If You're Allergic to Eggs
Common Side Effects of the Influenza Vaccine
When Is It Too Late to Get a Flu Shot?
Are Flu Vaccines Safe For People With Egg Allergies?
10 Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Infectious Diseases
Should Hospice and Palliative Care Patients Get a Flu Vaccine?
Can I Get A Flu Shot While Sick?
Is There Really a Connection Between Vaccines and Fetal Tissue?
How Smallpox Vaccine Helped Win the American Revolution
Why Is It So Hard to Make an HIV Vaccine?
Preventing Chickenpox: From Handwashing to Vaccination
How Effective is Gardasil, the HPV Vaccine?
How Inactivated Vaccines Help Your Body Fight a Virus
What You Need to Know About Live Virus Vaccines
Is Tamiflu Safe for Your Kids?
Can Tamiflu Help Shorten the Duration of Your Flu?
Why Getting the HPV Vaccine Is Vital for Boys Age 11 and Older
Does Your Child Really Need a Flu Shot?
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Teens
How to Prevent Measles
What Are the Recommended Vaccines for Adults?
Why You May Still Get Sick After a Flu Shot
When and Why We Need Tetanus Booster Shots
Infection Prevention Control in Hospitals
Is a Preservative-Free Flu Vaccine Safer?
Worried About Vaccines? Unvaccinated Children Can Have Autism, Too
How Long Does a Flu Shot Last?
Do You Really Need a Tetanus Shot?
How Flu Shots Work and Why They Sometimes Don't
Do I Need the Pneumonia Shot If I Have Asthma?
Essential Facts About the Tdap Vaccine
How to Talk to a Vaccine Skeptic
The Infectious Diseases Humans Could Eliminate
How the DTaP Vaccine Helps Protect Against Infectious Diseases
The Best Strategies For Preventing Shingles
Who Makes the Childhood Vaccination Schedule?
Is There a Difference Between Immunization and Vaccination?
History of the Anti-Vaccine Movement
Who Is at Risk From Unvaccinated Kids?
Is Your Child at Risk for a Vaccine Reaction?
What Shots Your Child Needs and When They Need Them