The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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VIS—MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella) VaccineCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella are viral diseases that can have serious consequences. Before vaccines, these diseases were very common in the United States, especially among children. They are still common in many parts of the world.
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VIS—Meningococcal ACWY VaccineCategory: immunizations
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children 2 through 18 years old in the United States. Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain and the spinal cord.
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VIS—Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13)Category: immunizations
Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These bacteria can cause many types of illnesses, including pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs. Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, but children under 2 years old, people with certain medical conditions or other risk
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VIS—Pneumococcal Polysaccharide VaccineCategory: immunizations
Vaccination can protect older adults (and some children and younger adults) from pneumococcal disease.
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VIS—Polio VaccineCategory: immunizations
Polio (or poliomyelitis) is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by poliovirus, which can infect a person’s spinal cord, leading to paralysis. Polio vaccine can prevent polio.
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VIS—Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) VaccineCategory: immunizations
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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VIS—Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) VaccineCategory: 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) VaccineCategory: 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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