The Health Butler "Immunizations" category includes information about pediatric and adult immunizations. Feel free to browse through the list or use our search engine to find a specific immunization.

• H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine
• Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine
• Hepatitis A Vaccine
• Hepatitis B Vaccine
• HPV Immunization
• Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine
• Influenza Immunization
• Measles Mumps Rubella Vaccine
• Meningococcal Vaccine
• Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
• Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
• Rotavirus Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis Immunization
• Varicella Vaccine
• Zoster Vaccine

Immunizations are intended to prevent illness. With all immunizations there are certain common issues that may need to be considered and discussed with your healthcare provider.

1. Undesirable side effects can occur. For injection immunizations, the most common side effects are soreness, swelling, and/or other changes at the site of injection.
2. Those with prior adverse reactions to an immunization or any of its components are usually advised to avoid further doses.
3. Serious adverse effects, including allergic reactions, can occur and require immediate medical attention.
4. Some immunizations may contain preservatives, latex, egg components, gelatin, antibiotics, yeast and/or other substances.
5. Immunizations can cause problems in people with bleeding disorders.
6. Timing of immunizations is very important and time to onset of immunity varies.
7. Not all immunizations protect against all strains of the disease.
8. Immunizations are extremely effective but may not be 100% protective.
9. The CDC and the FDA have a joint service called the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at http://vaers.hhs.gov/ or telephone 800-822-7967. This service is designed to receive reports of post-marketing adverse events and to disseminate vaccine adverse event information. Medical advice is not given.
10. If certain childhood immunizations are missed, catch-up dosing may be recommended as per the CDC.
11. Additional immunizations not listed here may be required for foreign travel and other special circumstances. See http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/default.htm.
12. Immunizations may need to be postponed or avoided for people with certain medical conditions.
13. Certain conditions can suppress the immune system and affect vaccine recommendations. See http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/acip-list.htm.