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Chickenpox (Varicella)
Cholera
COVID-19
Diphtheria
Flu (Influenza)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B)
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
Measles
Meningococcal
Mumps
Pneumococcal
Polio
Rabies
Rotavirus
Rubella (German Measles)
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Tetanus (Lockjaw)
Typhoid Fever
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Yellow Fever
Who and When
Infants, Children, and Teens
Infants and Children Birth Through Age 6
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Adults
Adults Ages 19 Through 26
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Adults Age 65 and Older
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Travelers
People with Health Conditions
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Gay or Bisexual Men
Military Members
Get Vaccinated
How to Pay
What to Expect - for Adults
What to Expect - for Parents
Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child
Where to Go
Get Involved
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Spread the Word!
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Graphics
Widgets and Web Badges
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Flu Toolkit
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