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Ask the VEC: Keeping a Newborn Healthy Around the Holidays
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Find out how to can protect your newborn who is too young to receive the influenza vaccine from getting the flu.
Did You Know? Small Clusters of Unvaccinated People Pose Threat to Entire Communities
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The CDC recently released vaccination coverage rates for children in kindergarten. Overall the news was good indicating that most kindergarten children (more than 90 of every 100) are vaccinated. However, here are a few things you need to know.
Spotlight: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Every second of every day, the CDC has disease detectives and scientists around the world tracking diseases, researching outbreaks, and responding to medical and health emergencies of all kinds.
Feature Article: Annual Flu Vaccines a Must for Students and Families
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As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s no surprise that you’re now seeing information about the availability of influenza vaccinations in your community. Please don’t ignore these very important reminders.
Ask the VEC: Why Do I Need a Flu Shot?
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Find out why it's important to get the influenza vaccine every year even if you've never gotten the flu.
Did You Know? Less Than Half of Adults Get the Flu Vaccine — Even Though It Works!
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In 2013, less than half of adults got the flu vaccine — even though it works!
Spotlight: Influenza Vaccine During Pregnancy
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Older adults and infants are among those at higher risk of suffering severe illness or complications from influenza — but so too are pregnant women.
Around the World: Influenza Vaccine Development Timeline
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In the United States, Canada, and most of Europe and Asia, influenza season typically occurs between November and April. But that’s not the case around the globe.
Feature Article: New Documentary About Vaccines
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A new documentary, Vaccines — Calling the Shots, encourages parents to voice their questions about vaccines.
Ask the VEC: HPV Vaccine for Boys
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Find out why boys need a specific HPV vaccine while girls can receive either of the two available HPV vaccines.