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Vaccinations give the 'patient' a weakened dose of a virus. This 'tricks' the body into producing anti-bodies to fight off the invading virus. Once the anti-bodies have done their job - they remain in the bloodstream, ready to fight a 'full-strength' version of the illness.
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How do vaccinations work Why should children and adults be given vaccination?
Vaccinations work by strengthening one's immune system. Professional doctors, with a certificate, insert some of the virus or bacteria so your immune system can get immune to fight it off. Children, in my opinion, must get a vaccination so they don't die really young. Elders and adults, that is up to them.
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.
What are 3 common vaccination given to children below 5 years?
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines are given to children under the age of five.
Do you need to get a flu vaccination again in 90 days?
Otherwise healthy adults, teens and children over 10 only need a single vaccination for the flu to be fully protected. After about 2 weeks from the time of the vaccination you will be protected. Younger children need a series of two flu vaccinations, usually given a month apart. After around another 2 weeks from the time of the second vaccination, they are protected. Babies under 6 months old do not have immune systems mature enough to get vaccinated for the flu.
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.
Where are flu shots given for children?
In young children they are usually given in the large muscle of the lateral thigh. If the child is developed well enough to have good muscle tissue available in the arm, they can get the vaccination in that muscle. The clinician who is giving the flu vaccination will make the decision for the patient at hand on the best site of the injection.
Why are small children given anti tetanus injection even before an injury?
its called vaccination. Its like a kind of prevention.
Why should booster vaccination be given?
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.
How quickly does regular flu shot work and is it too late to get one?
It takes about two weeks after the seasonal flu shot for the immunization to reach full protective ability in adults and children 10 and over. For the swine flu vaccination in 2009, they found a faster response time of approximately 8 - 10 days for adults. For children under 10, because of their immature immune systems, they need a series of two vaccinations. So they are not fully protected until approximately 3 weeks after the second vaccination. The first vaccination is given to them and then a wait of approximately a month is required before the second vaccination can be given, so a high side estimate for how fast children can achieve full immunization is 2 months. Infants under 6 months old are too young to receive flu vaccinations. Flu shots are still encouraged in the Northern Hemisphere as late as February, but the flu season can continue into March. Adults may choose to be safe instead of sorry and get the vaccination as late as March, but usually if you haven't had it by then, you won't have the time to have a full response to the vaccination before the typical flu season dwindles, but there is still some small amount of risk. October is the typical time each season for flu shots.
Are adults given candles during baptism?
Yes I'm sure they are. Children definitely are.
Can children get Echinacea?
Echinacea should not be given to children under two years of age, and it should only be given to children over two in consultation with a physician
How long is the inoculation period for swine flu?
For adults and children over 10, once you have been given the vaccination, either by injection or by intranasal spray, your full immunity should develop in 8 to 10 days.For children under 10 and down to 6 months old, two doses of vaccine is needed for full immunity. The second inoculation is given 3 weeks to one month after the first dose and in 10 to 14 days following the second dose, healthy children will have achieved immunity.Infants under 6 months old can not be vaccinated due to the immature status of their immune systems.
