Measles Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Infographic
Measles. More Than Just a Little Rash More than just a little rash Measles can be dangerous Especially for babies and young children [Graphic of hospital with four figures standing and one in a bed; text: About 1 out of 5 people who get measles will be hospitalized.] Measles can lead to…
Measles (MMR) | The Power to Protect
The measles vaccine provides excellent protection against measles as well as two other diseases-mumps and rubella. Thanks to the vaccine, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared measles eliminated from the United States. However, travelers are still able to bring in the disease from other countries causing occasional, isolated outbreaks.
Measles (MMR) | The Power to Protect
The measles vaccine provides excellent protection against measles as well as two other diseases-mumps and rubella. Thanks to the vaccine, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared measles eliminated from the United States. However, travelers are still able to bring in the disease from other countries causing occasional, isolated outbreaks.
How Vaccines Strengthen Your Baby's Immune System
Back to Infant and Childhood Immunization Resources [Picture of a baby boy flexing his arm muscles] Your child is exposed to thousands of germs every day in his environment. This happens through the food he eats, air he breathes and things he puts in his mouth.
Vaccine Information Statement | Tdap | Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis | VIS | CDC
Current Edition Date: 4/1/2020 Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. TETANUS (T) causes painful stiffening of the muscles. Tetanus can lead to serious health problems, including being unable to open the mouth, having trouble swallowing and breathing, or death.