Tetanus and diphtheria are very serious diseases. They are rare in the United States today, but people who do become infected often have severe complications. Td vaccine is used to protect adolescents and adults from both of these diseases.
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Immunizations
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VIS—Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) Vaccine
Category: immunizations
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VIS—Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) Vaccine
Category: immunizations
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are very serious diseases. Tdap vaccine can protect us from these diseases. And, Tdap vaccine given to pregnant women can protect newborn babies against pertussis.
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VIS—Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Chickenpox (also called varicella) is a common childhood disease. It is usually mild, but it can be serious, especially in young infants and adults.
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VIS—Your Child’s First Vaccines
Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
The vaccines covered on this statement are those most likely to be given during the same visits during infancy and early childhood.
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Vaccines—Autism Toolkit
Category: autism_spectrum_disorder
Scientific studies show that many different genes work together with things in the environment to put a child at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Scientific studies do not show that vaccines cause ASD.
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