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—Influenza (Live, Intranasal) Vaccine
Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every year, usually between October and May.
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VIS—MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious
diseases. Before vaccines they were very common, especially among children.
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VIS—MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella) Vaccine
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 Vaccine
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)
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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