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Feature Article: 5 Things You May Not Know about HPV
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) does not only cause cervical cancer. HPV infections can also lead to cancers of the throat and genital regions other than the cervix. Check out these five facts about HPV.
Vaccine News & Notes — January 2020
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Listen to Vax Talk podcast about Alternative Vaccine Schedules with Dr. Paul Offit. Check out Shot of Prevention video blog. Enroll in the free Smart Travel Enrollment Program offered by the U.S. Department of State.
Just the Vax Trivia Corner
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How many types of human papillomavirus (HPV) have been identified? Find out.
Feature Article: Our Gift to You This Holiday Season — Updated Vaccines on the Go: What You Should Know Mobile App
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Our popular (and free) Vaccines on the Go mobile app has been updated and now includes even more information and resources to help with your vaccine decisions.
Vaccine News & Notes — December 2019
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Watch a new video about Dr. Hilleman for a glimpse into the personality and life of the most prolific creator of vaccines to ever live. Check out immunization rates in your school, and find out if influenza in your area.
Feature Article — Babies’ Immune Systems: What Can They Handle?
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Dr. Offit describes what babies’ immune systems can handle in the first few months of life, which parts of the immune system need time to mature, and how vaccines given during that time period are designed to help babies overcome some of these challenges.
Vaccine News & Notes — November 2019
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Find out where to get an influenza vaccine near you. Check out "Parents Are TALKING," a new website to help parents talk about sex with their teens
Feature Article: Why Should My Baby Get So Many Vaccines before 24 Months of Age?
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Understanding why vaccines are given so early in life and why so many doses of some vaccines are necessary can help make sense of this important parental decision.
Vaccine News & Notes — October 2019
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Check out The Washington Post's new videos addressing common questions about vaccines, and read the 2019 Maurice R. Hilleman winning essays.
HPV Vaccine Safely Prevents Cancer. Here’s How We Know.
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This article describers the studies evaluating HPV vaccine safety, particularly concerns about chronic or autoimmune diseases.