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Get a Pneumonia Shot: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
Pneumonia is a serious illness. It can lead to infections of the lungs, the blood, or the brain. Don’t wait – talk to your doctor about the pneumonia shot.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A Parents Guide to Kids' Vaccines
Also available in: Spanish
Vaccines have contributed to a significant reduction in many childhood diseases, such as diphtheria, measles, and whooping cough. This document offers information on types of vaccines, benefits and ri... Details >
Adolescent and Adult Vaccine Quiz
Did you know that certain vaccines are recommended for adults and adolescents? Take this quiz to find out which vaccines you may need. ... Details >
American Indian / Alaskan Native Vaccination
Immunization can protect Natives from vaccine-preventable diseases that continue to threaten Native people at a much higher rate than other ethnicities.... Details >
Fight Flu and Pneumonia
This publication describes the flu, explains which groups of people should get the flu shot, why, and when, and informs people on Medicare where they can go to get free flu shots. ... Details >
Pneumococcal Disease for Consumers Page 
Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of serious illness throughout the world. It is caused by a common type of bacteria, the pneumococcus, which can attack different parts of the body. To find out ... Details >
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a lung disease. Pneumococcal pneumonia can infect the upper respiratory tract and can spread to the blood, lungs, middle ear, or nervous system. This site provides all the information rel... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Questions and Answers About Diseases and Vaccines
This document offers frequently asked questions about immunization on 18 diseases for babies, children, teens, and adults. ... Details >
What Is Pneumonia?
Pneumonia (nu-MO-ne-ah) is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Many small germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can cause pneumonia. The publication links to more information about the in... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health