Procedures – Vaccination

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This resource is designed to provide comprehensive, but concise facts on vaccinations required or recommended for prevention against various infectious diseases. This resource covers vaccines for routine immunization schedules, travel, and special circumstances (eg, bioterrorism threat). An overview of the disease, vaccination schedule, side effects, and populations who should and should not be vaccinated are just some of the topics found in these fact sheets.

Finally, all fact sheets in this quick reference guide are physician-reviewed and reflect the most up-to-date, evidence-based information. Relevant sources are provided for each fact sheet.

Overview: What Are Vaccines?

Anthrax vaccine

BCG vaccine

Chickenpox vaccine

Flu vaccine

Japanese encephalitisvaccine

Varicella vaccine

Whooping cough vaccine

Yellow fever vaccine

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.

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