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Understanding Tetanus -- The Basics
Tetanus is a dangerous nerve ailment caused by the toxin of a common bacterium, Clostridium tetani. If the spores enter a wound that penetrates the...
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Meningococcal Vaccine
There are actually four meningococcal vaccines licensed in the U.S. None of the vaccines contains live bacteria. The meningococcal conjugate vaccin...
Read moreMeasles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for all children. Before the vaccine, mumps was the most common cause of both meningit...
Read moreMeasles FAQ: Symptoms, Prevention, and More
About 1 or 2 of every 1,000 children with measles dies of it, the CDC estimates. People can spread it 4 days before they first get the measles rash...
Read moreChickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine
There's another reason for getting a shot for chickenpox. Anyone who is moderately to severely ill when a chickenpox shot is scheduled should wait ...
Read moreAdult Immunizations: what You Need
The benefits of vaccinating pregnant women usually outweighs the risks of the vaccine, says the CDC. All women who are pregnant need to talk with t...
Read moreTetanus Vaccine
The tetanus vaccine is part of the recommended series of childhood and adult immunizations. Symptoms often begin around a week after a person is in...
Read morePolio Vaccine (IPV)
Although no side effects have been reported in pregnant women who have received the vaccine, pregnant women should avoid the vaccine if possible.
Read moreImmunizations and Vaccines
Immunizations, or vaccines as they're also known, safely and effectively use a small amount of a weakened or killed virus or bacteria or bits of la...
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