Vaccines are safe and effective in protecting individuals and populations against infectious diseases. New vaccines are evaluated by a long-standing, rigorous, and transparent process by the US Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All available safety and efficacy data are reviewed before authorization or approval of policy recommendations.
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Infectious Diseases
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