Recent Health Blog | Vaccinations PostsNew Five-in-One Vaccine Approvedby Aimee Amodio25 Jun 2008 08:00 PMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new combination vaccine for children. The combination vaccine covers five different diseases -- and could reduce the number of shots needed for infants by as much as a third. Vaccine Fact and Fictionby Aimee Amodio22 Mar 2008 08:07 PMFeeling hesitant about your own (or your child's) vaccinations? Only one of the following three popular beliefs about vaccinations is true. Mercury in vaccines can accumulate in the body. The flu vaccine can actually cause the flu. People can have allergic reactions to vaccines. Vaccines That Grown-Ups May Missby Aimee Amodio22 Mar 2008 04:06 PMImmunization isn't just for childhood. In fact, immunization experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control say that some childhood vaccines may not last a lifetime. Here are a few vaccinations that may need a booster. Recommended Vaccines For Adultsby Aimee Amodio26 May 2007 10:02 PMRegular immunizations have virtually wiped out diseases that used to cause serious problems in the general population. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommend several vaccinations for adults. What If We Stopped Immunizations?by Aimee Amodio04 Aug 2006 12:11 PMIn the United States, vaccines have reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once harmed or killed many people. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause these diseases still exist and can be passed on to people who have not been immunized. Eight Questions Answered About Immunizationsby Aimee Amodio03 Aug 2006 12:08 PMWhy should your child be immunized? Vaccinations protect children from dangerous childhood diseases that can have serious complications and even result in death. Cervical Cancer Vaccineby Aimee Amodio15 Jun 2006 12:52 PMThe Food and Drug Administration recently approved Gardasil -- a vaccine that targets four strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Two of the four viruses are responsible for approximately seventy percent of all cervical cancers. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Hahaha it's like DefCon Five (the military alert level)..." |
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