RSV vaccine can prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV can cause illness in people of all ages but may be especially serious for infants and older adults.

Rotavirus vaccine can prevent rotavirus disease. Rotavirus commonly causes severe, watery diarrhea, mostly in babies and young children.

Recombinant zoster (shingles) vaccine can prevent shingles. Shingles (also called herpes zoster, or just zoster) is a painful skin rash, usually with blisters.

Rabies is a serious illness that almost always results in death. Certain people at high risk are advised to get the rabies vaccine to help prevent the disease.

Japanese encephalitis is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It does not spread from person to person.

HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine can prevent infection with some types of human papillomavirus. HPV infections can cause certain types of cancers.

Hib vaccine can prevent Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease. Haemophilus influenzae type b can cause many different kinds of infections. These infections usually affect children under 5 years of age but can also affect adults with certain medical conditions.

DTaP vaccine can prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

People can get anthrax disease from contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products such as wool, meat, or hides.