Take Control of Your Heath & Get Vaccinated
Today, there are record or near-record low levels of vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States. However, this does not suggest that these diseases have disappeared. A lot of the bacteria and viruses that cause illness still circulate in this country. They could even be just a plane ride away. It is very important that everyone, especially infants and young children, get recommended Immunizations on time. Teenagers, as well as adults, can also be protected and kept healthy through receiving recommended vaccinations.
Diseases That You Can Prevent With Vaccinations:
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza (Flu)
- Meningococcal
- Pneumococcal
- Rotavirus
- Tetanus (Lockjaw)
- Yellow Fever
- Diphtheria
- Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B)
- Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
- Mumps
- Polio
- Rubella (German Measles)
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Hepatitis A
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Measles
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Rabies
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Typhoid Fever
Sources
http://www.vaccines.gov/who_and_when/