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What vaccine caused more death and illness than the disease it was intended to prevent?
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At least one vaccine that was used that caused these problems was the Swine Flu vaccine given in the US in 1976 for one of the earlier strains of "Swine Flu" in humans. Many people died or contracted Guillian-Barre syndrome from the vaccine, more than were impacted by the disease itself. The method of preparation of vaccines has been changed and improved greatly, so this type of response to the newer vaccines is no longer anticipated.
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What disease does the sabin vaccine prevent?
Polio
Damaged virus particles used to prevent disease?
Vaccine
Can one take the H1N1 vaccine while infected with the H1N1 virus?
You can take the vaccine but it will not stop the disease. Vaccinations prevent disease but they do not cure them.
When hepatitis virus has no vaccine to prevent the disease?
Hepatitis C and hepatitis E have no vaccine to prevent the disease. Although there is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis D, you can only get this type if you're also infected with type B. Therefore, hepatitis B vaccine indirectly prevents hepatitis D.
A vaccine to prevent what terrible disease was invented in the US in 1952?
POLIO
How does a vaccine prevent a viral disease when injected into the body?
the vaccine has a little bit of the disease in it so your body gets an atibody for the disease so when the disease trys to attack you body you have an immune system to it
Do vaccine cure or prevent disease?
they prevent diseases very well but it is very hard to completely cure a disease so most vaccines strongly prevent diseases but there are always cases where the disease will break through.
What is Menactra vaccine?
It is a vaccine for the prevention of bacterial meningococcal disease and meningitis (infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord).From manufacturer package literature:"Menactra vaccine is indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by N meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135. Menactra vaccine is approved for use in individuals 9 months through 55 years of age. Menactra vaccine does not prevent N meningitidis serogroup B disease. "
How does a DNA vaccine prevent future disease?
A DNA vaccine contains DNA from a pathogen but cannot cause disease. When the vaccine is injected into a patient, the DNA directs the synthesis of a protein. Antibodies are produced by the body against the protein. If the patient contracts the disease in the future, the antibodies in his or her body will be able to provide protection.
How does immunisation work?
Immunisation works on a process when the body is injected with or swallows vaccine. Body produces an immune response. If a person comes in contact with a disease in future, body is able to make an immune response fast enough to prevent illness.
What was the smallpox vaccine called?
The smallpox vaccine is an injection to prevent one from contracting smallpox. It has been used to help the body to develop immunity against the disease.
Is the hepatis b vaccine effective after you have hepatis b?
Once you have had Hepatitis B there is no need for a Hepatitis B vaccine. The vaccine is only effective for those who have not had the disease, it is used to prevent a hepatitis B infection.
