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Vaccines and Your Immunization Schedule

Make Sure You Stick to Your Immunization Schedule

From , former About.com Guide

Updated May 25, 2009

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Babies and newborns are not the only people to have an immunization schedule. Adults, especially those living with HIV need immunized as well. Vaccines are given to stimulate the body's immune response in turn producing antibodies that will protect against certain illnesses. Getting vaccinated according to an immunization schedule is a great way to protect yourself from potentially serious infections. The following vaccines are those most commonly given to people living with HIV and AIDS according to an immunization schedule.

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