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Results 1 - 10 of 18 for immunizations
  1. Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... type of protection is called immunity. What are immunization and vaccination? Immunization is the process of becoming protected against a ... What is a vaccine schedule? A vaccine, or immunization, schedule lists which vaccines are recommended for different ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vaccines.html - Health Topics
  2. Childhood Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are vaccines? Vaccines are injections (shots), liquids, pills, or nasal sprays that you take to teach the immune system to recognize and defend against ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/childhoodvaccines.html - Health Topics
  3. Tetanus (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tetanus is a serious illness caused by Clostridium bacteria. The bacteria live in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. The bacteria can enter the body through a deep ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tetanus.html - Health Topics
  4. Asian American Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. Differences in the health of groups can result from: Genetics Environmental factors Access to care ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/asianamericanhealth.html - Health Topics
  5. Diabetes (National Library of Medicine)  
    Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diabetes.html - Health Topics
  6. Flu Shot (National Library of Medicine)  
    Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. Most people with the flu get better on their own. But it can be serious. It can cause complications ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/flushot.html - Health Topics
  7. Global Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    The spread of a disease doesn't stop at a country's borders. With more people living in crowded cities and traveling to other countries, it's easier for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/globalhealth.html - Health Topics
  8. Health Checkup (National Library of Medicine)  
    Regular checkups with your health care provider are different from appointments for sickness or injury. These checkups include physical exams as well as preventive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/healthcheckup.html - Health Topics
  9. HIV and Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Having HIV/AIDS weakens your body's immune system. It destroys the white blood cells that fight infection. This puts you at risk for opportunistic infections ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hivandinfections.html - Health Topics
  10. Infant and Newborn Development (National Library of Medicine)  
    When will my baby take his first step or say her first word? During their first year, babies start to develop skills they will use for the rest of their lives. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infantandnewborndevelopment.html - Health Topics
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