• Recommended for everyone greater than or equal to 6 months old
• Protects against 3 strains of the flu: A/H3N2, A/H1N1, and influenza B
• There are 4 kinds of vaccine: the traditional flu shot, the intradermal shot, the nasal spray and the high-dose vaccine. Take our Flu Vaccine quiz to see which one may be right for you!

• Protects again influenza, commonly called flu, a respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe symptoms. In some cases, the flu can lead to death.
• The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), who provides guidance to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services, recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older.
• There are 7 types of flu vaccines on the market during the 2013-2014 season. Take our quiz to find out which flu vaccine may be right for you.

See the Vaccine Information Statement for the flu shot.

• Approved for everyone greater than or equal to 6 months old
• Administered via a needle injection, usually to the upper arm in children and adults or to the thigh in infants
• Protects against 3 strains of the flu: A/H3N2, A/H1N1, and influenza B

See the Vaccine Information Statement for the flu shot.

• Approved for ages 18-64 years
• Administered via injection that uses a much shorter and thinner needle than the traditional flu shot
• Protects against 3 strains of the flu: A/H3N2, A/H1N1, and influenza B

See the Vaccine Information Statement for the flu shot.

• Approved for ages 65 years and older
• Administered via a needle injection, usually to the upper arm
• Protects against 3 strains of the flu: A/H3N2, A/H1N1, and influenza B
• This vaccine contains a higher concentration of vaccine. Within specified age indications, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices expressed no preference for any given flu vaccine formulation over another.

See the Vaccine Information Statement for the flu shot.

• Approved for ages 18 years and older.
• Administered via a needle injection, usually to the upper arm
• Protects against 3 strains of the flu: A/H3N2, A/H1N1, and influenza B
• This vaccine is made using recombinant DNA technology. Unlike most flu vaccines, this vaccine does not use the influenza virus or eggs in its production. It is recommended for anyone including those with known or suspected egg allergies.

See the Vaccine Information Statement for the flu shot.

• Approved for ages 65 years and older
• Administered via a needle injection, usually to the upper arm
• Protects against 3 strains of the flu: A/H3N2, A/H1N1, and influenza B
• This vaccine contains an adjuvant. Within specified age indications, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices expressed no preference for any given flu vaccine formulation over another.

See the Vaccine Information Statement for the flu shot.

• Approved for ages 18 years and older
• Administered via a needle injection, usually to the upper arm
• Protects against 3 strains of the flu: A/H3N2, A/H1N1, and influenza B

See the Vaccine Information Statement for the flu shot.

• Approved for everyone greater than or equal to 6 months old
• Administered via a needle injection, usually to the upper arm in children and adults or to the thigh in infants
• Protects against 4 strains of the flu: A/H3N2, A/H1N1, and 2 strains of influenza B

See the Vaccine Information Statement for the flu shot.

• Approved for healthy, non-pregnant adults between the ages of 2 years and 49 years
• Administered nasally, via a spray mist
• Protects against 4 strains of the flu: A/H3N2, A/H1N1, and 2 strains of influenza B

See the Vaccine Information Statement for the flu nasal spray.

• Protects against Hepatitis A, a contagious virus that affects the liver and is usually spread from ingesting contaminated food or drink.
• Recommended for people traveling internationally, family of international adoptees, and people with chronic liver disease.
• A series of 2 shots given over 6-12 months.

See the Vaccine Information Statement for Hepatitis A.

• Protects against Hepatitis B, a contagious virus that affects the liver, is spread through contact with blood and body fluids, and can cause liver cancer.
• Recommended for all adults, especially travelers, healthcare workers, and those with chronic liver disease or a sexually transmitted disease.
• A series of 3 shots given over 6 months.

See the Vaccine Information Statement for Hepatitis B.

• Protects against HPV, a sexually transmitted disease that can lead to cervical cancer.
• Recommended for girls and boys 11 or 12 years of age, but may be given starting at age 9 years. Vaccination is also recommended for those ages 13-26 years who were not previously vaccinated.
• A series of 3 shots given over 6 months.

• Protects against 2 strains of genital human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. Bivalent HPV vaccine can prevent most cases of cervical cancer in women.
• Recommended for girls ages 11 or 12 years of age, and may be given to girls starting at age 9. Vaccination is also recommended for those ages 13-26 years who did not get all 3 doses when they were younger.
• A series of 3 shots given over 6 months

See the Vaccine Information Statements for the Bivalent HPV Vaccine.

• Protects against 4 strains of genital human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. Quadrivalent HPV vaccine can prevent most cases of cervical cancer in females, as well as several other types of cancer and genital warts in both males and females.
• Recommended for girls and boys 11 or 12 years of age, and may be given starting at age 9. Vaccination is also recommended for females 13-26 years of age and males 13-21 years of age. Men through age 26 who have sex with men or who have weakened immune systems are also recommended to receive HPV vaccine.
• A series of 3 shots given over 6 months

See the Vaccine Information Statements for the quadrivalent HPV vaccine.

• Protects against 9 strains of genital human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. 9-valent HPV vaccine prevents many cancers, including cervical cancer, and prevents genital warts in both males and females.
• Recommended for males and females at 11 or 12 years of age, but many be given to ages 9–26 years.
• A series of 3 shots given over 6 months

See the Vaccine Information Statements for the 9-valent HPV vaccine.

• Protects against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (sometimes called German Measles)
• Recommended for anyone born after 1957 who has neither been vaccinated nor had the measles
• A series of 1-2 shots given at least 4 weeks apart

See the Vaccine Information Statement for MMR.

• Protects against shingles, a painful rash that can occur in people who have had the chickenpox
• Recommended for people age 60 years and older
• Administered as a single shot

See the Vaccine Information Statement for Shingles.

• Protects against whooping cough (pertussis), a very contagious respiratory illness that can be deadly for infants, as well as tetanus and diphtheria
• Recommended for all adults, especially those with regular contact with infants
• Administered as a single shot

See the Vaccine Information Statement for Tdap.

• Protects against tetanus and diphtheria
• Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria found in soil and dust that enter the body through cuts or puncture wounds
• Diphtheria is a respiratory disease that spreads from person to person and can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure and death
• Most people received a series of tetanus/diphtheria shots as children, however a single booster shot is recommended every 10 years

See the Vaccine Information Statement for Td.

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Whooping Cough (Tdap)

• Protects against whooping cough (pertussis), a very contagious respiratory illness that can be deadly for infants, as well as tetanus and diphtheria
• Recommended for all adults, especially those with regular contact with infants
• Administered as a single shot

See the Vaccine Information Statement for Td.

Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td)

• Protects against tetanus and diphtheria
• Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria found in soil and dust that enter the body through cuts or puncture wounds
• Diphtheria is a respiratory disease that spreads from person to person and can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure and death
• Most people received a series of tetanus/diphtheria shots as children, however a single booster shot is recommended every 10 years

See the Vaccine Information Statement for Td.

• Protects against meningococcal disease, a group of bacterial infections that includes meningitis and blood infections
• Recommended for adolescents 11 – 18 years of age and other people at increased risk, including:
  • college freshmen living in a dormitory
  • certain laboratory personnel
  • military recruits
  • anyone traveling to or residing in countries where meningococcal disease is common
  • those with damaged/removed spleens
  • those with certain immune system disorders
  • people who might have been exposed to meningitis during an outbreak
• A series of 1-2 shots

• Protects against 4 types of meningococcal disease, including 2 of the 3 types most common in the U.S. and a type that causes epidemics in Africa.
• Preferred vaccine for people 55 years of age and younger.
• A series of 2-3 shots

See the Vaccine Information Statement for meningococcal vaccine

• Protects against 4 types of meningococcal disease, including 2 of the 3 types most common in the U.S. and a type that causes epidemics in Africa.
• MPSV4 can be used for adults older than 55.
• A series of 1-2 shots

See the Vaccine Information Statement for meningococcal vaccine

• Protects against meningococcal disease caused by a specific type of bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B)
• Recommended for certain persons aged 10 years or older who are at increased risk for disease, including:
  • persons with persistent complement component deficiencies
  • persons with asplenia
  • microbiologists routinely exposed to N. meningitidis
  • persons at increased risk because of a serogroup B meningococcal disease outbreak
• A series of 2-3 shots

See the ACIP recommendations for Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccines.

• Protects against pneumococcal disease, a type of bacterial infection that can cause pneumonia, blood infections, and meningitis.
• Recommended for children under 2 years, adults age 65 years or older, and certain other high risk groups.
• A series of 1- 4 shots

• Protects against the 13 strains of pneumococcal bacteria that cause most severe infections in children and about half of infections in adults.
• Recommended for children under 2 years and some adults at higher risk or severe health problems.
• A series of 4 shots, routinely given at 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months of age

See the Vaccine Information Statements for PCV13.

• Protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria
• Recommended for adults age 65 years and older, and certain other high risk groups including:
  • Anyone 2- 64 years of age with certain long-term health problems
  • Anyone 2- 64 years of age with a weakened immune system
  • Adults 19-62 years of age who smoke cigarettes or have asthma
• Usually 1 dose, though a 2nd dose is recommended for certain high-risk groups

See the Vaccine Information Statements for PPSV23.

• Protects against chickenpox, a viral illness characterized by an itchy rash, fever, and drowsiness
• Recommended for adults born after 1980 who have neither been vaccinated nor had the chickenpox
• A series of 2 shots given over 1-2 months

See the Vaccine Information Statement for Varicella.

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Tamiflu is a prescription medicine used to treat the flu in people 2 weeks of age or older who have had flu symptoms for no more than 2 days. The suspension is generally prescribed for patients 2 weeks to less than 1 year of age, but may be prescribe for patients up to 12 years of age.

Tamiflu is a prescription medicine used to treat the flu in people 2 weeks of age or older who have had flu symptoms for no more than 2 days. The 75mg pills are generally prescribed for adults or children who weigh more than 40 kg.

Tamiflu is a prescription medicine used to treat the flu in people 2 weeks of age or older who have had flu symptoms for no more than 2 days. The 45 mg pills are generally prescribed for children ages 1- 12 years who weigh between 15 and 23 kg.

Tamiflu is a prescription medicine used to treat the flu in people 2 weeks of age or older who have had flu symptoms for no more than 2 days. The 30mg pills are generally prescribed for children ages 1- 12 years who weigh either under 15 kg or between 23 and 40kg.

Relenza is a prescription medicine used to treat the flu in adults and children ages 7 years and older who have had flu symptoms for no more than 2 days. The medicine is administered by oral inhalation, using an inhaler device provided with the medicine.

Simvastatin is a generic prescription medicine used to lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It can also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in those with risk factors for heart disease. The 40 MG pills are generally prescribed to adults with high risk of CHD.

Simvastatin is a generic prescription medicine used to lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It can also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in those with risk factors for heart disease. The 20 MG pills are generally prescribed to adults with lower risk of CHD.

Oseltamivir is a generic prescription medicine used to treat flu in people 2 weeks of age or older who have had flu symptoms for no more than 2 days. The 30mg pills are generally prescribed for adults or children who weigh more than 40kg.

Oseltamivir is a generic prescription medicine used to treat flu in people 2 weeks of age or older who have had flu symptoms for no more than 2 days. The 45mg pills are generally prescribed for adults or children who weigh more than 40kg.

Oseltamivir is a generic prescription medicine used to treat flu in people 2 weeks of age or older who have had flu symptoms for no more than 2 days. The 75mg pills are generally prescribed for adults or children who weigh more than 40kg.