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Smallpox-Monkeypox Vaccine: What You Need to Know

This is a Vaccine Information Statement from the CDC.

Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages.

See www.immunize.org/vis Hojas de información sobre vacunas están disponibles en español y en muchos otros idiomas. Visite www.immunize.org/vis

1. Why get vaccinated?

Smallpox/monkeypox vaccine (JYNNEOS™) can help protect against smallpox, monkeypox, and other diseases caused by orthopoxviruses, including vaccinia virus.

Smallpox is a very serious disease caused by variola virus. Some people continue to be at risk of exposure to the virus that causes smallpox

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Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Td vaccine can prevent tetanus and diphtheria. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. Diphtheria spreads from person to person.

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Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Varicella vaccine can prevent varicella. Varicella, also called “chickenpox,” causes an itchy rash that usually lasts about a week. It can also cause fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, and headache.

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Nasal Surgery: Preparing for Surgery

Nasal surgery may be done at your healthcare provider's office, a surgery center, or a hospital. Follow any directions your healthcare provider gives you for how to get ready.

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When Your Child Has Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone by a germ (bacteria or fungus). In children, infection in the long bones of the arms and legs are most common. Read on to learn more about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Discharge Instructions for Pulmonary Embolism

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a large vein deep in your leg, arm, or elsewhere in the body. The clot can separate from the vein, travel to the lungs and cut off blood flow. This is a pulmonary embolism (PE). Pulmonary embolism is very serious and may cause death.

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Smallpox-Monkeypox Vaccine: What You Need to Know

1. Why get vaccinated?

Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Nasal Surgery: Preparing for Surgery

When Your Child Has Osteomyelitis

Discharge Instructions for Pulmonary Embolism

Preventing the Spread of Infection: Understanding Isolation Procedures

When to Use Antibiotics

What Are Dry Eyes?

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