Adult Vaccines Medical Reference
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What Is Ring Vaccination?
Ring vaccination refers to a vaccination strategy aimed at reducing the spread of a disease by vaccinating people likely to contract the disease.
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What Is Natural Immunity?
Natural immunity is a subtype of active immunity. Here’s what you need to know about how it’s acquired and how it protects you.
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VAERS and Vaccine Safety: What You Need to Know
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) helps the CDC and FDA spot possible safety problems with vaccines licensed in the U.S. Learn more about how it works.
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What Is SIRVA?
SIRVA stands for shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Here’s what you need to know about this rare injury, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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HIPAA and Vaccines: What You Need to Know
Do HIPAA laws bar employers from asking you whether you’ve gotten the COVID-19 vaccine? Learn more about how these laws work.
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What Are Booster Shots?
For most vaccinations, you need more than one shot for the best protection against disease. Learn more about vaccine boosters and why you need them.
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What Are the Signs of Whooping Cough in Adults?
Learn the symptoms of whooping cough and find out how your doctor will confirm that you have the disease.
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Whooping Cough Diagnosed in Adults: What Comes Next
It's important to treat whooping cough (pertussis) early in your illness to keep the illness from getting worse. Learn about antibiotics that fight your infection and find out what you can do at home to prevent whooping cough from spreading to your family.
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Can Adults Get Mumps?
Mumps was once a common childhood virus. But can adults get it, too? Learn what might put you at risk and how you can reduce your chances of getting this once-common infection.
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Vaccines Needed for Travel to India
Planning a trip to India? WebMD lets you know which vaccines you’ll need and why.
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Adult Vaccine Questions to Ask Your Doctor
WebMD provides questions to ask your doctor about adult vaccines.
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Tetanus Questions and Answers
WebMD explains tetanus and who should get the vaccine - and when - to prevent it.
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Adult Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot and Nasal Spray): Guidelines, Benefits, Reactions
WebMD explains flu shots and flu nasal spray for adults, including who should get them, when, and the benefits and side effects of influenza vaccines.
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Adult Meningococcal Vaccine: Guidelines, Side Effects, Benefits
WebMD explains the meningococcal vaccine for adults, including who should get it, why, and possible side effects.
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Adult HPV Vaccine Age, Guidelines, Side Effects, Benefits
WebMD provides information about HPV and various HPV vaccines, including benefits and side effects.
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Adult MMR Vaccine: Advantages, Side Effects, Guidelines
WebMD explains the MMR vaccine for adults, including who should get it and possible side effects.
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Adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Td, Tdap) Vaccine
Learn why adults should receive the Tdap and Td vaccines, which prevent diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus.
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Adult Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine Guidelines
Learn more from WebMD about the adult chickenpox vaccine, including its benefits and side effects.
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How Effective Is the Flu Vaccine?
How much does the flu vaccine reduce the odds of getting the flu? Get flu facts from WebMD.
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Flu Vaccine Tip Sheet
WebMD tells you what you need to know about the flu shot.
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What Adult Vaccines Do You Need?
Adults should get their vaccinations, too. WebMD tells you which ones you may need.
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Vaccines You Need if You Have HIV or AIDS
Vaccines can be an important tool in helping fight infections in those with HIV or AIDS. Find out which immunizations you need and what to avoid.
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Influenza Vaccine: The Basics
WebMD explains what the flu vaccine is and whether it’s effective against all types of flu viruses including the recent outbreak of swine flu, as well as bird flu and types A, B, and C.