title: Prevention of childhood diseases through vaccination.
abstract: Many childhood diseases can be prevented by proper immunization. The purpose of this article is to provide information about the risks and benefits associated with vaccines used in the United States for children under one year of age. Vaccines can be made from live or killed organisms and can stimulate both local and systemic immunity. The immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics is presented. Information about the use of routine vaccines, their risks and the diseases they prevent, is presented. Vaccines included are diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae, influenza viruses and hepatitis B. Research is ongoing to develop new vaccines and improve those currently in use.
authors: E A
authors: EA
authors: Belcher
mesh_terms: D000937:Antigen-Antibody Reactions; D004168:Diphtheria Toxoid; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D010567:Pertussis Vaccine; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid
chemical_list: D004168:Diphtheria Toxoid; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D010567:Pertussis Vaccine; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid