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Mpox - National Library of Medicine

... family members and pets if you can. The U.S. government has two vaccines in the U.S. to protect against mpox. One was approved for ... immune systems, or have certain medical conditions. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends ...

Smallpox - National Library of Medicine

... who do recover may have severe scars. The U.S. stopped routine smallpox vaccinations in 1972. Military and ... risk groups continue to get the vaccine. The U.S. has increased its supply of the vaccine in ...

Burns - National Library of Medicine

A burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Scalds from hot liquids and steam, building fires ...

Flu - National Library of Medicine

What is the flu? The flu, also called influenza, is a respiratory infection caused by viruses. Each year, millions of Americans get sick with the flu. ...

Food Labeling - National Library of Medicine

All packaged foods and beverages in the U.S. have food labels. These "Nutrition Facts" labels can help you make smarter food choices and eat a healthy diet. Before you read the ...