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Feature Article: 2014 Recommended Immunization Schedule
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Every year the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updates the recommended immunization schedules for children and adults. Make sure everyone in your family is up to date.
Did you know: Arizona, Cruise Ships, NFL Stadiums … and Influenza?
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What does the population of Arizona, the number of passengers on more than one thousand cruise ships and the number of fans in a full NFL stadium have in common? The number of people in each situation is comparable to the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine during the 2012-2013 influenza season.
Spotlight: Do you (or your adolescent) need any vaccines?
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February is a time to show your loved ones you care by checking if the teens and young adults in your life are due for any vaccines.
Feature Article: Evaluating scientific information and studies
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A new scientific paper is published about every 20 seconds; since some of these studies report science that may be important for keeping us safe and healthy, it’s important to understand the essential components of a sound study.
Around the World: Combatting Pneumonia and Diarrhea
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Though much progress has been made in the global reduction of pneumonia and diarrhea deaths, continued implementation of vaccines and improved access to treatments are critical in eliminating preventable childhood deaths.
Ask the VEC: Too late for influenza vaccine?
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Find the answer to is it too late to get the influenza vaccine.
Did you know: The Impact of Vaccines
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Every day we hear about the power of vaccines and their tremendous impact on public health. Donald Burke and co-workers have published a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine that estimated the number of diseases that have been cured by the power of these vaccines.
Around the World: Impact of MenAfriVac in sub-Saharan Africa
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Beginning in 2010, in an effort to reduce the number of cases of meningococcus, a newly developed meningococcal A conjugate vaccine, known as MenAfriVac, was introduced to countries in the Meningitis Belt.
Feature Article: Families Affected by Meningitis Urge Others to Learn About Symptoms and Prevention
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NMA works to protect families from the potentially devastating effects of meningococcal disease by educating the public, medical professionals and others about the disease and its prevention. The NMA network also provides critical emotional support for families who have been affected by meningococcal disease.
Ask the VEC: HPV Vaccine Questions
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Find the answer to questions about the HPV vaccine.