0
How could having children in school who have not had vaccinations affect infection rates of measles mumps or even a comeback of polio?
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoWant this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When were measles vaccinations first used?
1940
What immunizations are necessary for children?
Children have to receive immunizations for Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Chickenpox. These are the major vaccinations needed to enter into public schools.
How do you prevent measles?
stay clean wash hands cover mouth with elbow when you cough.With the MMR vaccine. (measles, mumps, rubella).yes you can get you MMR vaccinations done. It stands for Measles Mumps Rubella and it is a group of vaccinations that make sure you dont catch measlesIsolation (vaccinations help).Stay away from people with measels. Wear a protective mask to prevent breathing in germs.
Is measles an acute disease?
Measles is an acute infection.
What vaccinations were given to children in 1988?
In 1980 it was recommended that children get 3 vaccines: DTP (a combination vaccine for Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis), MMR (a combination vaccine for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), and Polio (OPV).
What kinds of vaccinations do you have to take in Germany?
Influenza,Tetanus-diphtheria,Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR
What is the rash associated with measles called?
These are called Koplik's spots, and are unique to measles infection.
What are the reasons that children get measles?
reason for having measles
Does bacteria cause rubella?
No, measles is caused by an infection with the measles virus this is a very contagious disease
Are vaccines beneficial for the majority of children?
Indeed, vaccines ARE beneficial for the majority of children. Vaccinations have nearly wiped out many contagious diseases -- unless parents did not vaccinate their children. MMR--measles, mumps, rubella (German measles)-- is one. Small pox another; polio containment a HUGE achievement. Besides deformities, like from polio, and years of medical treatments, many of these contagions resulted in death for babies and young children.
What causes the measles?
Measles was once a common childhood infection caused by virus of the paramyxovirus group. It is characterised by spots and a respiratory infection causing high fever, cough and runny nose. It is very contagious - nine out of 10 children exposed to the virus will develop measles. Babies generally have a natural immunity to measles for the first six to eight months of their life, due to immunity passed on from their mother.
What serious brain condition can result from measles?
An extremely serious complication of measles infection is swelling of the brain.
