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Yes. Children under ten who have an immature immune system need to take two doses of the vaccine to get the appropriate immune response that will enable them to be immunized against influenza. The recommendations are that the first dose of the Swine Flu vaccine should be given and then in around a month a second dose is given. In approximately three weeks after the second dose, full immunity should be established if the child is otherwise healthy with a fully functioning immune system.
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Do children need a Swine Flu booster?
The swine flu vaccine was produced, for children's doses, to be given in a specifically timed sequence of two vaccinations to achieve full immunity. This is because children under 10 have immature immune systems with a less vigorous response to the vaccine than adults get in a single dose. The first vaccination for children (aged 6 months through 9 years) is administered and then in a month after that, a second is given. After another 3 weeks they should have developed enough of the right antibodies to be protected for life for that specific virus, and without the need for any further vaccinations against it.More:According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease:For 3 -9 yrs old's a single dose only provides protection for 55% of childrenA second dose increases to 94%.See the link in the related links below for more about vaccinations (from MSNBC).
How effective is the vaccine against mononucleosis?
One dose of chickenpox vaccine is 80-85% effective. A second dose is now recommended to increase immunity.
How is the inactivated flu vaccine given?
The inactivated flu vaccine is administered as an injection, typically into the muscle of the upper arm. It is suitable for individuals aged six months and older and is usually given as a single dose. In some cases, especially for children receiving the vaccine for the first time, a second dose may be recommended. The vaccine helps the body develop immunity against the influenza virus without causing the disease.
What percentage of coverage does the first H1N1 does provide for a child?
Having only a single dose for children under 10 is incomplete and will likely provide little to no immunity from the disease until the second dose is given. The children's immune systems are immature and will not respond to the antigen in the vaccine like older children's and adults' immune systems will.The first does "primes" the immune system to begin to learn what to do, the second dose initiates the production of the antibodies, which are what actually work to provide the immunity. The percentage of protection a child might get from the first dose will vary from child to child depending on their age and how much exposure to viruses they have had so far in their lives, as well as whether they were breastfed to get critical antibodies from the mother's milk.For children under 10, two doses of the vaccine are required whetheradministered by shot or by the nasal sprays (nasal sprays approved only for children over 2). Children from 6 months to 2 yrs. need the shot and will need a second dose one month after the first dose. With healthy children, approximately two weeks after the second dose, they will have immunity. Until then, all precautions should be used (hand washing, etc.) since they are still susceptible to the disease until two weeks after a second dose.The same is true for children 2 yrs up to 10 who take the nasal spray vaccine. It is advised by the CDC that the same type of vaccine (injection or intranasal) be given for the second dose as was given for the first dose. However, CDC did say that if the same type is not used by accident, there would not need to be an additional dose of the original type.
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.
How often do you need to get the hepatitis A vaccine?
The hepatitis A vaccine is typically given in two doses, with the second dose administered 6 to 12 months after the first dose. This provides long-lasting protection against the virus.
What if you got the second chickenpox vaccine less than three months after the first?
If you're thirteen or over, there is no harm in getting the second chickenpox vaccine as little as four weeks after the first. If you're under thirteen, you should repeat the second dose, as you should wait at least three months until the second dose.
You had the first and second dose to the hep-B vaccine but missed the 3rd dose Do you have to repeat the process from the start?
According to the CDC, no, you do not need to start it over again.No, the series does not need to be restarted.If the vaccine series was interrupted after the first dose, the second dose should be administered as soon as possible.The second and third doses should be separated by an interval of at least 8 weeks.If only the third dose is delayed, it should be administered as soon as possible.
How often do you need the Hepatitis A vaccine?
The Hepatitis A vaccine is typically given in two doses, with the second dose administered 6-18 months after the first dose. It provides long-lasting protection, and a booster dose is generally not needed for most healthy individuals.
Where and how is varicella administered?
Varicella, or chickenpox vaccine, is administered as a subcutaneous injection. It is typically given in a healthcare setting, such as a doctor's office or clinic. The vaccine is usually provided in two doses: the first dose is given between 12 and 15 months of age, and the second dose is administered between 4 and 6 years of age. In some cases, it may also be given to older children and adults who have not had chickenpox or the vaccine.
What age should you be to get the measle vaccine?
The Center for Disease Control recommends that Measles/Mumps/Rubella vaccines be given to children starting with the first dose at 12 - 15 months of age and the second between 4 - 6 years of age.
What is the difference between a vaccine and a booster?
The difference between a vaccine and a booster is the time it is given. A vaccine is primarily referred to as the first dose of a medicine to prevent disease. A booster is a dose given after the initial dose to strengthen the effect of the first dose.
