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Autism and Vaccines

… specifically the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and preservatives used in other … Some parents also questioned whether the MMR vaccine-which combines 3 vaccines into 1 … specifically the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and preservatives used in other …
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Childhood vaccines are safe

… series Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public … sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I know …
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Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD

… your child's health history and do a physical examination. A specialist will also: Ask about … as touch, taste, vision, and sound. Wood's lamp examination. This is done to check for … as touch, taste, vision, and sound. Wood's lamp examination. This is done to check for …
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Down syndrome autism and developmental delays

… and social interactions difficult. Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental … about each condition in this section. Down syndrome Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 Year …
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Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… vaccines contain egg protein and why? The MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella), … (flu vaccine) or in cells taken from eggs (MMR and MMRV vaccines). Children with egg …
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Multiple vaccines and combination vaccines

… Highlights Children receive multiple vaccines at the same time to protect them from … It is safe for children to receive multiple vaccines during one visit, and it does not … To reduce the number of injections, some vaccines are combined into a single shot, …
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Autism Support and Training for the Family

… Overview Having a family member with autism presents many challenges. Support and … of treatment. Training family members about autism and how to effectively manage the … and improve the functioning of the child with autism. footnote 1 Some families will need …
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Recommended vaccines for adults

… every 10 years. This vaccine is free.  For COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, see our COVID-19 vaccines page . COVID-19 vaccines are free and available for …
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Vaccines for extra protection

… extra protection Expand all Collapse all Meningococcal B vaccine The meningococcal B vaccine protects against meningococcal bacteria, type B. The bacteria …
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (Moderna (Spikevax) and … coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to …