Immunizations

A-Z Guide

Chickenpox
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpesvirus family. Chickenpox is one of the most... »
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a bacterial illness that has been known to plague children since the 4th century B.C. The bacteria can... »
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis is an illness of the liver. It can have many causes. The alphabet soup of hepatitis can be confusing for... »
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a virus that attacks the liver, causing serious disease. It is one of many viruses that can... »
Measles
Measles is a specific virus that causes a specific disease. It was the first of the non-pox rash illnesses of childhood... »
Tetanus
Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is caused by a toxin created by a bacterium found in the soil. When this germ gets into... »

Q&A

BCG Vaccine
Research has shown that BCG is most effective at preventing serious tuberculosis infections outside of the lungs. It is... »
Chickenpox Vaccine
Children who do not get the vaccine are likely to develop chickenpox. Although these children may be miserable for... »
DPT Vaccine
Television specials featuring the tragic story of a child with severe neurologic damage following a DPT injection are a... »
Hidden Ingredients in Vaccines
Did you know that quite a few common vaccines contain additional ingredients that may cause allergic reactions?... »