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When was the chickenpox vaccine mandatory?
Chickenpox vaccine first became mandatory in US states in 1997. It is currently mandated in 49 states, with Montana the exception. For information on dates of mandatory vaccine immunization in various states, see related link.
Can human rabies vaccine be administered in animalsAsk us anything?
Animals have their own rabies vaccine that veterinarians administer.
Why is mercury a component of the flu vaccine?
To poison us
Why was Lyme disease vaccine discontinued in the US?
The Lyme disease vaccine was discontinued in the US due to low demand and financial concerns for the manufacturer. Issues surrounding vaccine safety also played a role in the decision to stop its production and distribution.
How was the Polio epidemic stopped in the US?
It was the success of the Salk Vaccine.
What is chickenpox vaccine listed as on the immunization card?
Chickenpox vaccine on a US immunization card may be listed as VZV, VAR, VARIVAX, or PROQUAD.
A vaccine to prevent what terrible disease was invented in the US in 1952?
POLIO
How did death rates change after Pasteur discovered the chickenpox vaccine?
Pasteur did not discover chickenpox vaccine. However, death rates due to chickenpox have decreased over 90% in the US since chickenpox vaccine was approved.
How many people die from the measles vaccine in the US each year?
Deaths directly caused by the measles vaccine are extremely rare in the US, with estimates ranging from 0 to 1 per year. The benefits of vaccination in preventing measles and its complications far outweigh the risks of adverse effects from the vaccine.
How do you think the rate of chickenpox infections changed after 1995?
Yes, the number of chickenpox cases in the US declined after the introduction of chickenpox vaccine in 1995.
Which is more commonly used here in the US inactivated polio vaccine or Oral polio vaccine?
Inactivated polio vaccine is given to children as part of their routine infant vaccinations during their first 18 months or so.
Does the flu vaccine include antibodies?
No, a flu vaccine triggers our bodies to make our own antibodies. The vaccine includes dead or weakened viruses that can't make us sick, but they will cause the immune response that creates the correct antibodies.
