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Booster vaccinations are given to stimulate the immune response and allow an animal or person to have continued immunity without having to go through the whole vaccination process again.
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Is there a vaccination for tetanus?
Yes there is a vaccine for tetanus. It is given as a preventative to babies in a three part series together with the vaccine for Diptheria and acellular Pertussis. The vaccine is known as DTaP. Every ten years people should get a Tetanus booster shot. The booster, again is not given alone, but rather as part of the Tdap vaccine. The change in name indicates that the same amount of tetanus toxoid is injected, but a smaller portion of diptheria toxoid and acellular pertussis is injected.
Should puppies get distemper shots before anti rabies shots?
The vaccination series to protect against distemper is usually started before the rabies vaccination is given. However, rabies vaccination may also be given along with the vaccination for distemper depending on the puppy's age.
Hepatitis B vaccine--two primary doses were given 9 yrs back and no booster was given --what to do now?
You should have had 3 primary doses; 2 aren't enough. You will need to start over and get 3 shots per the vaccination schedule and then if you want to be tested for the antibody and determine if the 4th shot is needed, at that time you can do so.
Does vaccination against hepatitis B provide immunity for life?
Injections given on day 0, one month, six months gives immunity for five years. The booster is to be taken every five years there after.
Why was antitoxin given instead of a booster shot of tetanus toxoid?
Why was antitoxin given instead of a booster shot of tetanus toxoid?
When does a child receive a measles booster shot?
A repeat injection should be given at about 10 or 11 years of age.
Which vaccination used to be given on sugar cubes?
Back in 1967 a vaccination for the disease Polio used to be given on sugar cubes to allow for children to take it much easier. It was given this way in Germany.
You are given a what when you are inoculated with a weakened pathogen?
vaccine or vaccination
How often should a horse receive tenatus vaccination?
usually once a year to make sure there healthy. or just ask your vet. the vet is the best person to ask. but it is a good idea to make sure your horse gets it once a year or if there healthy whenever you feel they should
What is the dose given at single shot hepatitis b vaccination?
0.5ml of vaccine to be given either im /s.c at every single shot of hepatitis B vaccination .
What if your 13 and got vaccine in 2008 how long is it until you get your next vaccine?
Vaccination schedules depend on the person (if you have an allergy to eggs, for example, you cannot receive many vaccines), type of vaccine administered, age group, and whether booster shots or alternate vaccines are needed. For information on your vaccination schedule, you should consult your physician.
Which Booster shots given at schools in the 1960s?
dtap
