Conclusion Infections may trigger or contribute to the pathogenesis of arthritis. Thus, vaccines may prevent arthritis by protecting against natural infections. Rubella-containing vaccines (e.g. MMR)
Conclusion Vaccines currently routinely recommended to the general population in the U.S.* have not been shown to cause fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Epidemiological
Conclusion Vaccines can very rarely cause immediate hypersensitivity reactions (i.e. anaphylaxis, angioedema, and/or hives) usually within minutes, but up to several hours of vaccination in
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