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Vaccines

Vaccines are used to prevent infectious and sometimes deadly diseases by imparting immunity against specific pathogens. When a person receives a vaccine, it introduces a small, harmless amount of a disease-causing agent, or a small part of the agent, into their body. This exposure prompts the immune system to produce antibodies to fight off the invader. Vaccines can protect individuals and communities from disease outbreaks and help to control or eradicate highly contagious illnesses.
Vaccines are used to prevent infectious and sometimes deadly diseases by imparting immunity against specific pathogens. When a person receives a vaccine, it introduces a small, harmless amount of a disease-causing agent, or a small part of the agent, into their body. This exposure prompts the immune system to produce antibodies to fight off the invader. Vaccines can protect individuals and communities from disease outbreaks and help to control or eradicate highly contagious illnesses.

Vaccines

What are Vaccines?

Vaccines are biological preparations designed to provide immunity against specific infectious diseases. They contain components that mimic disease-causing microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, but are not capable of causing the disease themselves. These components can be weakened or killed forms of the pathogen, or fragments like proteins or sugars.

When administered, vaccines stimulate the body's immune system to recognize and fight the pathogens if encountered in the future. This process helps prevent illnesses and can control the spread of infectious diseases. Vaccines have been instrumental in reducing, and in some cases eradicating, diseases such as smallpox, polio, and measles.

Vaccination is a key public health strategy that protects both individuals and communities through herd immunity, where a large portion of the population becomes immune, thereby reducing the chance of disease spread.

What are the vaccines that the CDC recommends?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides immunization schedules that recommend vaccines for different age groups. As of now, key recommendations include:

For Children and Adolescents:

For Adults:

  • Influenza (yearly)
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Td or Tdap)
  • Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
  • Pneumococcal
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Meningococcal
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella

Specific recommendations can vary based on factors such as age, health conditions, travel plans, and vaccination history. It's always important to consult with healthcare providers for personalized advice and to stay updated with CDC guidelines.