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Vaccination and Immunization
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reinforces, “Disease prevention is the key to public health,” and vaccination is a reliable, cost-effective way of reducing the risk of contracting a specific disease. Mumps, measles, whooping cough, tetanus and polio: These once prevalent diseases have all been brought under control through the widespread use of vaccination.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Are Vaccines?
A vaccine is a substance administered to a patient to produce an immune response to a specific ... read more »
Childhood Immunizations
The strategy against preventing disease begins with childhood immunizations. Find ... read more »
Adult Immunization
A person’s need for vaccination doesn’t end after adolescence. Learn why experts say ... read more »
Travel Vaccinations
Travelers heading abroad are often encouraged or required to receive specific vaccinations before reaching their destination. In this section, learn what travel vaccinations you should receive before visiting different parts of the world, and find general travel health information.
Top Sites for Travel Vaccinations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travelers’ Health
page has a checklist of “Need to Know” information about travel vaccinations. For general travel health and safety information, consult the main page of the CDC’s travel portal.
eMedicineHealth
presents an overview of immunizations and antibiotics for overseas travel.
World Health Organization
has a report on health risks to travelers that’s updated every year.
Swine Flu Vaccine
In mid-September the FDA approved a swine flu vaccine. Supplies become available ... read more »
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