Measles vaccine can be given as MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) or MMRV, which includes varicella (chickenpox). Thevaricella vaccineon its own (not combined in MMRV) is advised for people aged 14 and over who have not had chickenpox, especially women of childbearing age. Booster doses of diphthe...
fever, chills, body aches, extreme fatigue, and nausea or vomiting. While most children get better on their own, the flu can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, especially in younger children. The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccination for anyone, including adults, older than 6 ...
One dose of the vaccine provides a high degree of protection if it is received at age 12 months or later. The second dose provides protection to the small proportion of children who do not respond to the first dose and serves as a booster that gives long-term protection—probably lifelong....