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Children's Vaccines Health Center

Children's Vaccines Overview

Immunizations protect us from serious diseases and also prevent the spread of those diseases to others. Here, you'll learn more about which vaccines children need and find the latest immunization schedules.

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U.S. Measles Cases, Outbreaks Quadruple in 2011
CDC: Measles cases are spiking sharply, largely due to unvaccinated children. 2011 saw 222 cases and 17 outbreaks -- about 4 times the median annual 60 cases and four outbreaks over the last decade.

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