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If the CDC projections made in July 2009 hold true, 40 percent of Americans will be affected by the H1N1 flu this year.

Canine kennel cough is a multifactorial disease and vaccines against Bordetella and other infectious agents which affect the respiratory tract are used to protect dogs.

The CDC is recommending that everyone be vaccinated against seasonal influenza and H1N1 swine flu this year. Those in high risk groups will be vaccinated first.

The reluctance to vaccinate boys against cervical cancer-causing HPV may soon change. Research reveals a connection between oral cancers the HPV virus.

Your veterinarian may be caring and compassionate; however as with any job, it may be ultimately all about making money.

With the increase in H1N1 cases expected this fall, many pregnant women are unsure whether to receive the vaccine or take their chances.

The first vaccinations against disease in Canada credited to John Clinch of Newfoundland. Initial threads of vaccine were shipped to the coastal community from England.

Who should get the swine flu vaccine? The Center for Disease Control recommends certain groups are at a higher risk for catching the virus, and should get vaccinated.

Three dangerous viruses once required separate vaccinations but are now protected against by one.

Only one disease has ever been eradicated from Earth and vaccines continue to be necessary to prevent deformity and death.

Swine flu vaccine manufacturing is going more slowly than expected, causing a shortfall in the supply of the vaccine. Manufacturers are working to meet demand.

Vaccinations for cats should be chosen based on the individual cat's risk of becoming infected with disease. Only cats at high risk of disease should be vaccinated.

Vaccines are one of our greatest public health achievements. Not only do vaccines prevent disease in individuals, they protect the health of entire populations.

Mumps is mainly a mild childhood infection of 5 to 9-year-olds, but can affect adults as well. Infection in adults is associated with more severe complications than kids.

A connection between canine vaccines and autoimmune diseases offers insight into autoimmune conditions in humans.

Facts about childhood vaccinations: are they safe, what are the side effects, and the importance of immunization to prevent diseases.

As New Jersey awaits their health commissioner to sign off on mandatory vaccination of school children for meningitis, 1 million doses of the vaccine are being recalled.

Many vaccines contain mercury, aluminum and other toxins that should have parents asking questions before immunizing their children.

Consider supporting a dog's immunity naturally. Evidence for yearly booster dog vaccines is questionable. Rational owners have decided to vaccinate dogs less often.

Family pets are particularly susceptible to the heat and humidity of summer. Be alert to the potential risks to protect your dog or cat's health and save on vet bills.

Vaccinations are imperative to the health of your dog. I've outlined different dog vaccinations and puppy vaccinations that might be recommended by your veterinarian.

Vaccinations are imperative to the health of your cat. I've outline different cat vaccinations and kitten vaccinations that might be recommended by your veterinarian.

Rabies is a fatal viral disease which infects dogs, cats and many other types of animals. Rabies is also contagious to people. Vaccination helps prevent rabies in pets.

Although government health agencies claim the swine flu vaccine is safe, some detractors question the adequacy of testing. Is the swine flu vaccine truly safe?

Think the swine flu vaccine was carefully tested before being injected into Canadian children, pregnant women, and the general population? Think again. It was a rush job.

Almost half of the people in North America are planning not to take the H1N1 vaccine. Two reasons: low risk and perceived low danger of swine flu infection.

Some 50% to 60% of people are reluctant to take the "pig flu" vaccine. Reasons are the apparent lack of testing, concerns about safety and effectiveness, and more.

In cats this illness can be deadly. Here's how you can prevent, identify and treat feline influenza.

There are certain high-risk people who should get the flu vaccine every year.

Some people have alleged that certain Amish groups do not vaccinate and as a result do not have autism in their communities. Both of these assertions are false.

Parents can do several things to boost a child's immune system in order to protect against infectious diseases and minimize chances of adverse vaccine reactions.

Vaccinating a pet should be based on an individual analysis of the pet's risk of disease exposure as compared to the risk of an adverse reaction to the vaccine.

Watch-dogs have been warning against Gardasil for months because of adverse effects yet some states are making the vaccines mandatory for girls as young as 9 years old.

Before you board your dog at a kennel, most facilities require a kennel cough vaccine be administered. Make sure you know how to provide your dog the best protection.

The vaccine for H1N1 has been made available for high-risk groups, including young children from the ages of six months to five years.

A dog which is exposed to ticks may be a candidate to receive vaccination for canine Lyme disease but tick control is the most important factor in preventing disease.

Measles was declared "eliminated" from the US in 2000-yet measles cases in 2008 are more than double the annual average for all other years since 2000.

Though a mild illness in children, Rubella is dangerous to pregnant women and their babies but can be prevented by vaccination.

Vaccines are in the news now more than ever as H1N1 Swine Flu makes unprecedented headlines. Vaccination safety and its link to autism and ADHD is under more scrutiny.

Being a pet owner is a big responsibility. Your cat's health is in your hands. Here is a guide as to the important aspects of health care to get you off to a good start

Being a pet owner is a big responsibility. Your dog's health is in your hands. Here is a guide as to the important aspects of health care to get you off to a good start.

Follow these ten steps and you'll start on a path to helping your furry kids live a longer, happier, healthier life.

Vaccination is a crucial step in the health care of your dog to prevent Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Kennel Cough.

The flu vaccine for fall 2009 is a somewhat confusing issue. There will most likely be two vaccines to take instead of one.

Growing concern over vaccine side effects and incomplete testing are causing people, including some health care professionals, to decide against the influenza injection.

Pregnant women are more likely to get very sick from influenza which can result in serious problems such as pneumonia, early labor and death. Avoid flu with vaccination.

Here are the CDC guidelines for pregnant women and new parents for the swine flu (H1N1) vaccine; both the seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 shot will be available this fall.

Many diseases preventable by vaccines have become rare in the United States, but that doesn't mean they've disappeared.

What vaccine is the United States offering to fight the swine flu? When should a person get immunized? Read on to find out about the immunization process in the US.

Vaccination is vital in the health care of your cat to prevent Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS), Enteritis, Respiratory Disease (cat flu), Chlamydia & Leukemia (FLV).