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LetsTalkShots.org is a source of science-based vaccine information created by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Institute for Vaccine Safety. By speaking with people just like you, we understand the type of information people need when making decisions about vaccines for themselves and their families. See for yourself the power of personalized vaccine information by taking the survey at LetsTalkShots.org

How can we be sure a vaccine is safe?The FDA requires that vaccines meet rigorous safety standards before they’re approv...
02/14/2024

How can we be sure a vaccine is safe?

The FDA requires that vaccines meet rigorous safety standards before they’re approved for the public.

This process includes multiple clinical trial phases. Each phase is reviewed by a Data and Safety Monitoring Board - an independent panel of experts that assesses all safety data and can immediately stop a trial due to unacceptable safety risks. These experts don’t have any stake in whether the vaccine is used.

If all trial phases demonstrate that the vaccine benefits are greater than the risks for the people intended to get the vaccine, the FDA can license the vaccine for human distribution.

And for as long as the vaccine is being manufactured, pharmaceutical companies must provide the FDA with samples from each vaccine batch for testing before distribution can continue.

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How common is HPV? Very common – more than 8 out of every 10 people will get it. For most people, the infection goes awa...
02/13/2024

How common is HPV? Very common – more than 8 out of every 10 people will get it.
For most people, the infection goes away on its own. But in some, it can develop into a lingering infection that may cause cancer.

Because most infected people have no symptoms, they can unknowingly transmit HPV to others.

The HPV vaccine can protect you from an HPV infection and six different types of cancer.
Have more questions about HPV? Visit LetsTalkShots.org to take a short survey and watch short videos that can help you make informed vaccine decisions.

Following a vaccination, some people will experience temporary soreness at the injection site or feel lousy as their imm...
02/01/2024

Following a vaccination, some people will experience temporary soreness at the injection site or feel lousy as their immune system builds protection against a disease.

These reactions disappear within a few days and are minimal compared to getting infected with the actual diseases vaccines protect against.

Have more questions about vaccines? Get answers at LetsTalkShots.org.

If you’re disabled, you may be eligible for vaccinations through Medicare Part B, which covers flu, hepatitis B, and pne...
01/29/2024

If you’re disabled, you may be eligible for vaccinations through Medicare Part B, which covers flu, hepatitis B, and pneumococcal vaccines at little or no cost to you.

Medicare Part D plans may cover some other vaccines, too, such as shingles, tetanus, or whooping cough.

You may be eligible for free transportation if you need help getting to a vaccination site. Medicaid commonly pays for rides to and from medical appointments.

Contact your local health department or healthcare provider to see if you qualify.

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FAQ: What can the MMR vaccine protect my baby against?The MMR vaccine is highly effective in protecting babies against m...
01/25/2024

FAQ: What can the MMR vaccine protect my baby against?

The MMR vaccine is highly effective in protecting babies against measles, mumps, and rubella. Vaccinated children are far less likely to become infected and seriously ill with these diseases.

Have more questions about the MMR vaccine?

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