Vaccination can protect older adults (and some children and younger adults) from pneumococcal disease.
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VIS—Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Category: immunizations
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VIS—Polio Vaccine
Category: immunizations
Polio (or poliomyelitis) is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by poliovirus, which can infect a person’s spinal cord, leading to paralysis. Polio vaccine can prevent polio.
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VIS—Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) Vaccine
Category: immunizations
Tetanus and diphtheria are very serious diseases. They are rare in the United States today, but people who do become infected often have severe complications. Td vaccine is used to protect adolescents and adults from both of these diseases.
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VIS—Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) Vaccine
Category: immunizations
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are very serious diseases. Tdap vaccine can protect us from these diseases. And, Tdap vaccine given to pregnant women can protect newborn babies against pertussis.
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VIS—Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Chickenpox (also called varicella) is a common childhood disease. It is usually mild, but it can be serious, especially in young infants and adults.
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VIS—Your Child’s First Vaccines
Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
The vaccines covered on this statement are those most likely to be given during the same visits during infancy and early childhood.
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