Do Adults Need Vaccine Boosters?: My daughter is about to start kindergarten and we’re going through all paperwork and appointments to get her ready. We’ve also made sure she’s up-to-date on all her vaccines and immunizations so she won’t get sick or spread disease to others. It made me wonder: I haven’t gotten an immunization in years; Should I? Do adults need vaccine boosters?
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Do Adults Need Vaccine Boosters? Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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Cholera VaccineCholera is a bacterial infection that can cause severe, life-threatening diarrhea. Cholera is caused by coming into contact with water or food contaminated ...learn more »
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (DTaP)Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria...learn more »
Haemophilus B Conjugate (PRP-T) VaccineHaemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, including breathing problems or meningitis. Hib infection usually affects ...learn more »
Haemophilus B Conjugate (PRP-OMP) VaccineHaemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, including breathing problems or meningitis. Hib infection usually affects ...learn more »
Hepatitis A Adult VaccineHepatitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. Hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver, vomiting, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Hepat...learn more »
Hepatitis A Pediatric VaccineHepatitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. Hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver, vomiting, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Hepat...learn more »
Diphtheria And Tetanus Toxoids Vaccine (DT, Pediatric)Diphtheria and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria...learn more »
Anthrax VaccineAnthrax is a disease caused by infection with spore-forming bacteria called Bacillus anthracis, which occur naturally in soil. These bacteria most often inf...learn more »
Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, Pertussis (acellular), Polio, And Tetanus VaccineDiphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, and airways. It ca...learn more »
Hepatitis A And Hepatitis B VaccineHepatitis A and B are serious diseases caused by virus...learn more »
Diphtheria, Pertussis Acellular, Tetanus, And PolioDiphtheria, pertussis acellular, polio, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria or virus...learn more »
Diphtheria, Haemophilus, Pertussis, Tetanus, And PolioDiphtheria, haemophilus influenzae type B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria or virus...learn more »
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