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Why only girls are given the rubella vaccine when they are about 12 years old?
I really dont know the answer
Is BCG vaccine compulsory in the UK?
No the BCG vaccine is only given to those who are in the high risk groups. The vaccine used to be compulsory but it was changed in 2005.
Can the flu vaccine be given by IV route?
No, the only forms of the vaccine are for use as IM (intramuscular) injections or as intra-nasal mists.
Will the shingles vaccine protect you from ever getting shingles?
Shingles vaccine protects you from the shingles for few years only.
Do you always get rabies when bitten by a squirrel?
Not at all. You can only get rabies from a squirrel if it has rabies, itself.
Why does a particular vaccine give immunity against one disease only?
That is a good question! In the vaccine, you have few proteins, that are derived from particular organism only. The antibodies are very specific. They act against the particular proteins only. So from the given vaccine, you get specific antibodies. Those antibodies will act against that particular organism only.
Can you get Diphtheria from the vaccine?
No. Because what is given is not a the whole virus. All have weakened or partial viruses and only enough is given to produce an immune response.
What is route of administration of swine flu vaccine?
If injected it is given in the muscle as an intramuscular injection. It can also be taken as a nasal mist that is sniffed.
How many polio does s should be given till the age of 5 years?
You only ever need one dose of polio vaccine - it's usually administered before a child's 5th birthday. It's given orally, on a cube of sugar to disguise the taste.
Can rabies vaccine be given to small pomrenian pup?
by the time hr/she is 12 weeks old then only once a year
Why cant IVIG and live vaccines be given?
They can be in certain circumstances, as long as they are given at different sites. IVIg only gives a very temporary immunity while vaccines give lasting immunity. The reason they are not usually given together is that the IVIg would attach itself to the vaccine, thus making the vaccine worthless.
Why only girls are given rubella vaccine?
Because only girls can get pregnant. Rubella can cause serious damage to the fetus of a pregnant women if she is to catch rubella.
