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Is meningitis contagious?
Yes, meningitis is a communicable disease, caused by viruse. It is caused by the enterovirus,. Note that the virus is active in the summer and early fall. People with meningitis should be in isolation and stay away from other people. Not everyone who is infected with meningitis will actually get the disease. Preventing the spread includes: disinfecting surfaces with chlorine bleach mixed with water and washing hands often.
The only bacterial vaccine widely used to render long-term protection is the vaccine for?
There are several vaccines to prevent bacterial infections, but not nearly as many as there are for viral infections. One widely used today is the vaccine for bacterial pneumonia which has been very effective in reducing death from this infection in the elderly. Other frequently used vaccines for bacterial diseases include those for: meningitis, cholera, salmonella, anthrax, plague, Hib, and tuberculosis.
How are vaccines important in preventing virual disease?
Not all vaccines are for viruses. There are other diseases that are caused by bacteria. Both types will fight off the microbe that they were made to fight. Not so long ago, many children died of what we call childhood diseases. There was nothing that would prevent them.
What disease can not be prevented using vaccination?
Generally diseases caused by viruses like nausea, AIDS and other can not be treated by vaccination as we do not have their vaccines or if have then they are not so effective.
Is it harmful to take pills alternate day?
Taking the birth control pill every other day is not effective at preventing pregnancy.
How do you get meningitis?
There are many different ways you can get meningitis you could get it by kissing other people and by sharing food, drinks, or water.
Why is it difficult to detect meningitis in the elderly?
Similarly, debilitated elderly patients may not have fever or other identifiable symptoms of meningitis.
Is there another form of HPV vaccines other than a shot?
The only HPV vaccines today have been in injectable form. There are no nasal or oral vaccines for HPV as of 2015.
What is the best non pharmaceutical birth control?
Latex male condoms can be up to 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly. Check out www.plannedparenthood.org for a comprehensive look at how to use them and why they're more effective than other OTC methods.
How is salmonella food poisoning linked to meningitis?
Other infections which can be caused by Salmonella include:.infection of the tissues which cover the brain and spinal cord (meningitis )
Why do most veterinarians refuse to treat wolf hybrids?
Mostly it is because there is a debate over whether canine vaccines are effective on wolf hybrids. There are bound to be other reasons, however, and it will vary widely from doctor to doctor.
Medicines used to kill bacteria and other microoganisms?
VACCINES
