Diphtheria — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 11

6 min read

Israeli Court Overrules Anti-Vaxx Parents

USA Court decisions have over-ruled anti-vaxx litigations for 114 years

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jun 27

3 min read

Hexavalent Vaccine To Be Added to the Vaccines for Children Program

VAXELIS vaccine is a 3-dose series indicated for active immunization to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b

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Hib Haemophilus influenzae type B

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jun 26

7 min read

Who Needs Repeat Tetanus Vaccinations?

Tetanus vaccine Adacel is FDA approved for repeat vaccination to help protect against tetanus

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Jan 15

3 min read

1st Tdap Vaccine Approved for a 2nd Dose

Sanofi Adacel vaccine now FDA approved to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) when administered 8-12 years after a previous dose

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Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Oct 22

3 min read

Florida Offers Emergency Tetanus and Hep-A Vaccinations for Free

CDC recommends flood cleanup workers ensure that their immunization status is appropriate

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