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Stratton K, Ford A, Rusch E, Wright EC, eds.; Institute of Medicine, Committee to Review Adverse Effects of Vaccines. 2012. The adverse effects of vaccines: Evidence and causality. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 865 pp.

Annotation: This report reviews the epidemiological, clinical, and biological evidence related to adverse health events associated with specific vaccines covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, including the varicella zoster vaccine, influenza vaccines, the hepatits B vaccine, and the human papillomavirus vaccine, among others. For each possible adverse event, the report reviews peer-reviewed primary studies, summarizes their findings, and evaluates the epidemiological, clinical, and biological evidence. Findings on the safety of vaccines are presented.

Keywords: Autism, Chicken pox, Human papillomavirus, Influenza, Hepatitis B, Research, Safety, Vaccines

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2011. Chickenpox: What you need to know. [Atlanta, GA]: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 podcast (4 min., 26 sec.).

Annotation: This podcast for consumers discusses chicken pox, its symptoms, how it spreads, and how to protect against it. The chicken pox vaccine is discussed, as is shingles, how to protect against it, and the shingles vaccination. Photos of chicken pox and shingles are included.

Keywords: Chicken pox, Consumer education materials, Prevention, Vaccines
   

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