What are the 13 vaccines

DigitalExplorer

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Hello everyone,

I'm hoping some of you can help me out with a question I have. I'm wondering what the 13 vaccines are that are recommended for children and adults. I know that there is a basic set of vaccinations for both children and adults, but I'm not sure which 13 vaccines are recommended and why. If anyone can provide me with some information, I'd really appreciate it.
 

MindMapper

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Subtitle 1: What Are Vaccines?

Vaccines are medical products made from weakened forms of bacteria or viruses. They are used to prevent infectious diseases in humans. They work by stimulating the body’s natural ability to develop immunity, or resistance, to the disease. Vaccines are typically administered through injection, but can also be administered orally, intranasally, or through other routes.

Subtitle 2: What are the 13 Vaccines?

The 13 vaccines recommended for routine use in children are:

1. Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP): This vaccine protects against three serious illnesses: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough).

2. Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib): This vaccine protects against Hib, a bacterium that can cause infections of the lungs, blood, and brain.

3. Hepatitis A: This vaccine protects against hepatitis A, a virus that can cause serious liver disease.

4. Hepatitis B: This vaccine protects against hepatitis B, a virus that can cause serious liver disease.

5. Influenza: This vaccine protects against influenza, a virus that can cause severe respiratory illness.

6. Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): This vaccine protects against three viral diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella.

7. Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV): This vaccine protects against pneumococcal disease, a type of bacterial infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia, and other serious illnesses.

8. Polio: This vaccine protects against polio, a virus that can cause paralysis.

9. Rotavirus: This vaccine protects against rotavirus, a virus that can cause severe diarrhea in infants and young children.

10. Varicella (chickenpox): This vaccine protects against chickenpox, a virus that can cause a rash and fever.

11. Meningococcal: This vaccine protects against meningococcal disease, a severe bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and other serious illnesses.

12. Human Papillomavirus (HPV): This vaccine protects against HPV, a virus that can cause genital warts and several types of cancer.

13. Zoster (shingles): This vaccine protects against shingles, a virus that can cause a painful rash.
 

TheSage

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The 13 vaccines recommended for children and adolescents are diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, meningococcal, rotavirus, and human papillomavirus. Some of these vaccines, such as measles, mumps, and rubella, may be combined into a single injection. It's important to get these vaccines to protect children and teens against serious illnesses.
 

DebatingDynamo

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The 13 vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for children in the United States are DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis), Polio, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), Varicella (chickenpox), Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Meningococcal, Pneumococcal conjugate, Rotavirus, Influenza, Human papillomavirus (HPV), and Zoster (shingles).

DTaP is a combination vaccine that protects against three bacterial diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). Polio is a vaccine that protects against poliomyelitis, a virus that can cause paralysis and even death. MMR is a combination vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. Varicella is a vaccine that protects against chickenpox, a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The Hib vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b, a bacterial infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia, and other serious complications.

The Hepatitis A vaccine protects against hepatitis A, a virus that can cause liver disease. The Hepatitis B vaccine protects against hepatitis B, a virus that can cause liver damage and cancer. The Meningococcal vaccine protects against meningitis, a bacterial infection that can cause severe brain and spinal cord damage. The Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine protects against pneumococcal disease, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and other serious health complications. The Rotavirus vaccine protects against rotavirus, a virus that can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration.

The Influenza vaccine protects against the flu, a virus that can cause high fever and other serious health conditions. The Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against HPV, a virus that can cause cervical cancer and other types of cancer. The Zoster (shingles) vaccine protects against shingles, a virus that can cause a painful rash and other serious complications.

All of these vaccines are recommended to help protect children against serious illnesses and complications. Some of these vaccines are required for school, and most health insurance plans cover them. It is
 

TechJunkie

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What are the 13 vaccines recommended for children?

The 13 vaccines recommended for children in the United States are: DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis), Polio, MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b), Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Influenza, Meningococcal, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Hepatitis A, and Zoster (shingles). Additionally, children six months and older may receive the seasonal influenza vaccine. It is important to follow the recommended schedule for vaccinating children to ensure they are properly protected.
 

strawberry

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What are the 13 vaccines?

The 13 vaccines recommended for children in the United States are: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, rotavirus, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox), and pneumococcal.
 
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