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Spotlight: Sounds of Whooping Cough
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A mother from Brisbane, Australia, posted a video of her 4-month-old son suffering from pertussis (whooping cough) on Facebook to convince parents to have their children immunized.
Ask the VEC: Tdap Vaccine and Protecting Infants
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Adults are recommended to get only a single dose of the Tdap vaccine, with one exception: Pregnant women are recommended to get one dose of the Tdap vaccine during each pregnancy.
Feature Article: Understanding Types of Influenza Vaccines
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The recommendation to get an influenza vaccine is well understood but people may not be aware of the different types of influenza vaccines and which is the best for them.
Spotlight: A Cold vs. Influenza
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Some people use the terms “cold” and “flu” interchangeably. However, this is inaccurate because the common cold is not caused by influenza.
Did You Know? Arizona, Mega Cruise Ships, and an NFL Stadium
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an infographic illustrating the benefits of influenza vaccine.
Ask the VEC: Egg Allergies and the Influenza Vaccine
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People with egg allergies no longer need to avoid influenza vaccination. However, depending on the severity of the egg allergy, some precautions or special considerations may be necessary.
Around the World: Monitoring Influenza on a Global Scale
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Since 1952, the World Health Organization (WHO) has led a global effort to monitor the evolution of influenza viruses and to track and assess how the virus is affecting people across the world in real time.
Did You Know? The Relationship between Disease Spread and Vaccine Rates
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The more contagious a disease is the greater the number of people that need to be vaccinated to prevent outbreaks.
Feature Article: Unvaccinated Population Poses Different Risks to Different People
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An unvaccinated population poses a risk to everyone by increasing the opportunity for a disease to spread through the community.
Spotlight: Herd Immunity
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You can better grasp how herd immunity works by using an online herd immunity simulator.