Government vaccine recommendations are just that -- recommendations. You aren’t forced to get them. But state laws require your kids to have certain vaccines before they can go to daycare, school, or college, with some exceptions. Vaccines protect not just your child, but everyone they come ...
There’s currently no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C. Here are the best ways to avoid getting hep C: Don't share needles, syringes, or other equipment when injecting drugs. Protect yourself by wearing gloves if you must touch another person's blood or open sores. If you're getting a tat...
A: There are many ways. For example, suppose that 25 people who have received the hepatitis B vaccine come down with hepatitis. Well, hep B is a liver disease. But you can call liver disease many things. You can change the diagnosis. Then you’ve concealed the root cause of the proble...
The vaccines Havrix and VAQTA contain no live virus and are very safe. No serious adverse effects have been reported. Some people have some soreness at the injection site for a few days. There is a combined vaccine available for both hepatitis A and B termed Twinrix for patients over age 1...
How can I protect myself against hepatitis C when getting a tattoo? 1. Use a licensed professional tattoo parlor with reputable artists. Licensing and certification laws vary by state. One way to do this is to read reviews or choose a parlor where people you know have gotten tattoos and ha...
Technically, PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, which is a term used to describe the strategy of taking HIV medication to prevent an infection. PrEP is not a vaccine—that is, it’s not a one-time shot that makes you immune to HIV for the rest of your life. (No such thing exi...
A 9-valent HPV vaccine against infection and intraepithelial neoplasia in women. N Engl J Med. 2015;372(8):711–23. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1405044. Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Amgen Inc. IMLYGIC (talimogene laherparepvec) [package insert]. U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
“No long-term safety testing for the influenza vaccine has ever been done. They are experimenting on our lives and our children. Influenza vaccine is an experimental vaccine. ”– Dr. Mark Geier, MD, PhD “There is a great deal of evidence to prove that immunization of children does more...
By Cathy Jameson I used to love the month of April. Spring. Flowers. Sunshine. Warmth. My birthday. Yes, April was always a fun time for me. Now, I really can’t wait for it to be over. This autism “awareness” that...
Hepatitis B Vaccine (HepB) Hepatitis B can spread among teens through drug abuse and sexual activity. A two-dose and three-dose version of the vaccine is available for kids ages 11 to 15. Why does your child need this vaccination? This virus can be life-threatening or lead to long-term...