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Vaccinations
A vaccine is the preparation of dead microorganisms, living weakened microorganisms or inactivated toxins. Its administration induces the development of immunity and protection against a pathogen or toxin and is called a vaccination.
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Can person develop hives after receiving the swine flue vaccine?
Hive is a form of allergic reaction, period. What this mean is that anything you are allergic to can be result in hives. So, if you just happened be allergic the the swine flu or any of the ingredients within it, then the hives you have may be the result of the vaccine. It can also be something you're exposed to at around the same time as when you got the vaccine, like new food, soap, detergents, deodorants, ect.
The MMR vaccine was discovered by Maurice Hilleman in the late 1960s at the pharmaceutical company Merck and Co., Inc. In his lifetime he created 36 vaccinations for different things. He is credited with saving more lives than any other scientist in the 20th century.
Which best description how a vaccine works?
Example of how a vaccine works:
Suppose you are going to fight with some people about whom you know nothing, like how strong they are, what kind of weapons they have, what is their usual mode of action, etc. Once you have an initial skirmish with their advance troops, you may feel some loss, but then you will also be aware of their strategies so that, if there is a next time they will try to attack you, it will not be as easy for them. Before they invade you next, you will be well prepared with your own advance system of security, defense and targeted weapons ready to protect yourself from their specific attacks. This is how the vaccination triggers your body to have an immune response...the easily beaten small advance troop represents the vaccine and the skirmish is the immune response/battle.
In this similar way, a vaccination generates a skirmish between your body and a weak form of the microbe, which can not make you sick with the disease, but which can make your body's immune system aware of the type of infection and cells that microbial antigen can make, and the mode of action of its attack. As a result of that analysis of the enemy, your body will produce some cells known as immune cells (antibodies) which can act as the soldiers in the example that have been armed and properly supplied for future attacks by that enemy and stand ready for a potential next battle with those microbes.
For most attacks, your body will always have those same weapons in the arsenal, so that if those specific invaders return in your lifetime, you will still be ready with the stored antibodies.
See the related question below for an explanation of the active artificially-acquired immunity process (immunity through vaccination),
"How do vaccines work?".
Hepatitis B is an intramuscular injection, and needle length should be chosen based on the age and BMI of the patient.
If everyone is vacinated for the flu virus why do I need to get the shot?
Because not everyone is or can be vaccinated. Some people don't get vaccinated by choice and some can not because of medical reasons such as allergies or they may be too young.
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) teleconference archives:
"Only about a third of children aged six to 23 months received influenza vaccine during the 2005-2006 season," Dr. Jeanne Santoli, deputy director of CDC's Immunization Services Division, said during the teleconference. "Among those children, only two-thirds received the two doses of vaccine that they were recommended to receive. That means that only about a fifth of children were protected fully. Last season, 69 percent of people 65 and older reported receiving a flu shot, Santoli said.
"This is far below our national goal for this group which is 90 percent," she said.
"Among younger adults, only 37 percent of those aged 50 to 64 and 31 percent of high-risk adults 18 to 49 (such as those with respiratory problems) reported getting a flu shot," Santoli said. "In addition, only about 40 percent of health-care workers received vaccinations," she noted."
What is the injection site of anti-rabies vaccine in human?
You don't, at least in America. Rabies vaccine must, by law, be administered by a registered vet.
Where does one get a shingles vaccine?
You get chicken pox from a person infected with the virus that causes it, Herpes Zoster. Chickenpox usually occurs on the scalp, face, and torso. That doesn't mean they can't appear elsewhere - I had them on my legs and arms and bottom! After the initial infection, it goes dormant and may never reappear. Some people get recurring attacks when the dormant virus in one or more nerves of their peripheral nervous system becomes active again, and they experience a painful outbreak of blisters called shingles.
Chicken pocks are small pimples that are reddish. If you scratch them the chicken pocks will Itch more.
its called shingles
Chicken Pox is a virus that can get in your body.
You can cactch it by being given it from someone who had it.
Then you get the spots and boom you have chicken pox.
If you don't like this answer then go to the doctor. They'll know.
Well, This is what I was told.
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When will there be an H1N1 vaccine?
For H1N1/09, Novel Swine Flu: they began developing the vaccine in the US as soon as the virus was isolated and the epidemics were spreading in April and May 2009. The vaccines were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 15, 2009.
Other H1N1 vaccines: these have been developed in the past. One that is well known is the 1976 vaccine that was associated with an increase in Guillain-Barre Syndrome after the administration of the vaccine. It was made an entirely different way than these flu vaccines are made today.
There are also some H1N1 vaccines developed for use by pig farmers for the prevention of the type of H1N1 that is a disease of pigs that people only rarely get when they are in regular close contact with the pigs.
Is there a vaccine for monkey pox?
There is currently no available vaccine against the Epstein Barr Virus or Cytomegalovirus, both of which can cause mononucleosis. However, vaccines for these viruses are being researched and may be out soon.
Which vaccine contains weakened?
They are called attenuated vaccines. Attenuated means weakened, they do this usually with chemicals and then the attenuated viruses are not able to make you sick, but they are strong enough to trigger the immune response to provide immunity.
An attenuated virus. Attenuated simply means weakened. For example, you will see references to this in regard to the flu vaccines. This is also abbreviated when talking about the flu vaccines as LAIV, Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine.
That is a good description of what a vaccine is, although some other substances also could be described similarly. The weakened or killed virus in a vaccine is non-threatening to most people. It can be a problem for infants under six months old, some children and adults with under-developed immune systems or who have immune system disorders.
Can shingles vaccine cause bell's palsy?
Yes, but only indirectly so. The herpes simplex virus (HSV 1) does not cause Bell's Palsy, but it can indirectly cause an inflammation to the Facial Nerve (cranial nerve VII). This inflammation is what then causes Bell's Palsy. The nerve is unable to control the facial muscles it is supposed to control. The herpes virus is the one most often cited as the cause of the inflammation that results in BP. The Herpes Zoster virus (chickenpox and shingles) and BP is another frequent combination and is known as Ramsey-Hunt Syndrome.
Are there blood fractions in the H1N1 vaccine?
No. See the related questions below for a link to the question and answer about the ingredients of the Swine Flu vaccine.
How long after vaccination does the smallpox scab take to fall off?
The easy answer is, it depends. As with any disease, people respond and recover in different ways and in different periods of time. I received the vaccine in June 2006 and had the typical nasty, blistery lesion that grew to about the size of a nickle over a period of about 10 days. It then gradually dried and reduced in size for another 2 weeks before the scab fell off. Total time to heal: ~30 days. It is important to note that the blister and scab material is infectious and we were advised to treat it as biologically hazardous waste. All bandages used to cover the vaccine site and the final scab had to be put in ziploc bags and brought in to the medical clinic for proper disposal.
Some people have existing immunity, either from previous vaccination or exposure to the virus, and they will have little, if any, reaction to the vaccine. I have seen people get a tiny little blister that heals up and disappears in less than a week and also people who have no reaction to the vaccine at all. Some others have had the scab hang on for more than 6 weeks.
At the other end of the spectrum, a complication of the vaccine can occur (particularly in immune compromised individuals or young children) that results in disseminated vaccinia (the virus used in the vaccine). This causes a rash that spreads from the original vaccine site (can cover the whole body), it can get into the eyes and cause occular damage but the most severe complication is if it enters the brain. It is important to seek medical attention if a rash develops anywhere other than the vaccine site. It can take months to recover from these complications. This is why it is important to keep the vaccine site covered and treat all bandages and the scab as biological waste. There have been cases of people unintentionally infecting their spouses, children and other contacts after receiving the vaccine.
How is a vaccine similar to infection with an actual pathogen?
Often times, a vaccine is the inert form of the virus, or bacteria, meaning that it cannot replicate, or cause any harm. This "shell" is then injected into your body, and your white blood cells fight it off. They then remember how to fight it off, the next time it shows up
Is vaccination available for Cytomegalovirus?
There are researchers who are working on a vaccince. So far, in animals, the vaccine stopped the virus from being transmitted from mother to child. It trained the body's immune system to detect the virus and attack it. They hope it'll do the same in humans.
Is there penicillin in the flu vaccine?
Yes, you can get the flu shot if you are allergic to penicillin. There is no penicillin in the flu vaccine. If you have an allergy to eggs, that could be an issue, but see the related question below about egg allergies and flu vaccinations, it may not prevent you from getting the flu vaccination if you take specific precautions according to new information from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
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If you are a diabetic do you have to take the flu vaccine?
Nobody has to take it in the US, but it is highly recommended by the public health organizations that those at high risk for complications do get the vaccination. Diabetics are among the groups at higher risk.
The vaccines approved in the US have undergone more testing than even the yearly seasonal flu vaccines usually undergo, and have been deemed safe and effective by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with their approval for use. The vaccine is being manufactured the way that seasonal flu vaccines have been for years which have had very low adverse effects.
If you have concerns, discuss this with your doctor to find out what the best plan is for your particular case.
See the related questions below for a list of the groups who are at higher risk for complications from the A-H1N1/-09 influenza.
Should you take Tamiflu if you had a flu shot?
You could, but it may not be needed if the shot protects you from getting the flu (as it should once it produces immunity in around 2 weeks after the vaccination in adults). If Tamiflu is prescribed by your doctor, then it should be no problem, just mention the recent vaccination. If you got, or are getting, a flu nasal mist vaccination instead of a shot, then you should not have antiviral medications like Tamiflu for two weeks before or two weeks after the vaccination. It will not hurt you if you do, but you may be rendering the vaccination ineffective or less effective if you do, since the mists are made with "live" viruses and they could be disabled by the antiviral medicine before they can cause your proper immune response to the vaccines when given during the time your body is working to build immunity from exposure to the vaccine.
What diseases are prevented by your vaccines?
The flu..... Chicken Pox, and meningitis are just some of the few * measles * chicken pox * mumps * rubella * whooping cough * polio * tuberculosis * meningitis * HPV * Tetnus * cholera * diptheria * influenza * malaria
How do vaccines help bodies natural defence against viruses?
Vaccines are given to teach your body how to deal with a particular disease. A vaccine is a dead or weak version of the germ that makes you sick. Your body is able to fight off this small intruder, and in the process develops antibodies that will protect you if you come into contact with the disease in the future.
Is a vaccine and antibiotic both given to the flu?
The flu is caused by a virus. Antibiotics don't work on viruses, they are made to kill bacteria instead. The type of medicine that is used to treat viral infections are anti-viral medicines. But, the best treatment is prevention, and that is where the vaccination comes in. Don't wait to get the flu and need treatment, instead get a flu shot so you will be immune to the virus and not get sick in the first place.
Do injections hurt more than vaccines?
Injections hurt, but vaccines hurt more. The vaccines are putting antibodies into your blood stream, so the pain is your immune system reacting to those antibodies straight away. Injections may be for anything, whether taking out substance or putting substance in. But vaccines definitely hurt much more.Hope this helps!
Does the flu shot protect from H1N1?
In a way. Originally we needed to take a separate vaccination for the swine flu. Beginning in the 2010 - 2011 flu season, the regular seasonal flu vaccine was adjusted to include the vaccine for the swine flu. So now you can be protected from swine flu by taking the regular seasonal flu shot in the US.
