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Did You Know? 100 Times More Likely
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Adults are about 100 times more likely than children to die from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).
Ask the VEC: Necessity of Vaccines
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Even though the incidence of diseases that vaccines prevent has been dramatically reduced or eliminated, vaccines are still needed.
Feature Article: A Tale of Two Diseases … and One Virus
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Chickenpox strikes most of its victims between the age of 6 and 10. Shingles mostly affects those 60 years or older. But one virus links the two together — the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
Spotlight: "3 Things You Might Not Know About Chickenpox"
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You probably had chickenpox as a child and learned about its symptoms and treatment, but here are three things you may not know about the disease.
Did You Know? . . . One or Two per Week
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Prior to the introduction of the chickenpox vaccine in the United States, one or two children died every week from chickenpox or complications of the disease but the vaccine has reduced hospitalizations and deaths.
Ask the VEC: Adult Chickenpox Vaccination
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If I am an adult who never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine, you should still get the vaccine.
Around the World: Chickenpox Vaccine Policy in Other Countries
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends two doses of chickenpox vaccine for children, adolescents and adults, but vaccine policy varies by country.
Ask the VEC: Early MMR Vaccination for International Travel
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Children 6-11 months of age need an early MMR immunization when traveling abroad.
Around the World: Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages
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Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages are a time to heighten spiritual awareness but pilgrims also need to heighten their awareness of health risks associated with such large gatherings and take precautions to stay healthy.
Feature Article: How to Prepare for Healthy Travel
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Before you buy your tickets and pack your bags for an international trip, be sure to plan for your health needs.