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Getting vaccinated is the best way for children, adolescents, and adults to prevent chickenpox.

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine prevents meningitis, pneumonia, and other serious infections. Hib vaccine is recommended for all children under 5 years old.

HPV vaccines are available for females and males to protect against the types of HPV (human papillomavirus) that most commonly cause health problems. Vaccines are available for males and females.

Meningococcal vaccines can prevent four types of meningococcal disease, including two of the three types that most commonly cause meningitis in the United States.

Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe acute gastroenteritis (vomiting and severe diarrhea). Oral rotavirus vaccines help prevent this childhood disease.

Find out the vaccines older adults need to stay healthy. Vaccines you got during childhood may not protect you for the rest of your life.

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