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Immunization Center
General OverviewAlso known as vaccination, immunization is the process or procedure by which a subject (person, animal, or plant) is rendered immune, or resistant to a specific disease. Vaccines
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Special TopicsAdultsA vaccine to prevent cervical cancer? Gardasil™ has been approved for use by females aged 9-26. Studies show that the vaccine offers protection against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause 70% of cervical cancers. Immunization guidelines for older adults Older adults are particularly susceptible to some of the infections that can be prevented by vaccination. ChildrenImmunization guidelines for children Childhood vaccines are generally very safe. In the United States, vaccines have resulted in record-low levels of certain childhood diseases. Travel
Travel health clinics provide an essential service to those bound for foreign destinations—whether you need inoculations before your trip, antibiotics to take along with you, or follow-up care after your return. So, if your vacation checklist includes a passport, don’t leave home without visiting a travel health clinic. |
Resources
http://www.aap.org
http://www.cdc.gov/
http://www.immunize.org/
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