Vaccines are often given to children in order to protect them from harmful or even deadly diseases. However, some immunizations are given to adults who may be at risk of contracting illnesses. One of the most commonly used is the flu vaccine, which is given every year to protect people from contracting the influenza virus.…

While many vaccines have been used for decades, some immunizations protect against more recently identified viruses. One such vaccine is the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which helps prevent cervical cancer and several other forms of cancer linked to HPV. What Is Human Papillomavirus? HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States,…