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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Information for Concerned Parents and Caregivers
What is H1N1 Flu? H1N1 is a type of influenza (flu) virus that causes respiratory disease that can spread between...
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H1N1 (Swine Flu): Information for Child Care Providers
CDC has identified an outbreak of H1N1 flu in people in the United States. An updated list of the states that have...
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La influenza porcina y usted (gripe porcina)
22 de junio, 2009 12:00 a.m. hora del Este Nueva influenza H1N1 ¿Qué es la influenza H1N1 (influenza o gripe...
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What Would Happen If We Stopped Vaccinations?
In the U.S., vaccination programs have eliminated or significantly reduced many vaccine-preventable diseases. However,...
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10 Things You Need to Know About Immunizations
Why your child should be immunized Children need immunizations (shots) to protect them from dangerous childhood...
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Vaccines Needed by Teens and College Students
Vaccines are not just for babies and young children. As children get older, the protection provided by some early...
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Questions and Answers About Smallpox Vaccination while Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Should pregnant women receive the smallpox vaccine if there are no cases of smallpox? If there is no disease present:...
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Hepatitis B Vaccine: What You Need To Know
Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See www.immunize.org/vis. What is...
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Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)
Last Updated April 23, 2009 Swine Flu What is Swine Influenza? Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease...
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CDC Guidance for School Administrators (K-12)
August 7, 2009, 9:00 AM ET This document provides guidance to help decrease the spread of flu among students and school...
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