Tara Haelle
Do you remember as a child heading to the doctor for a checkup and asking the all-important question: 'Do I have to get a shot?' You dreaded the quick, sharp pain of the needle and wondered why you were subjected to this torture. You knew it was a vaccine, but what exactly is th...
What is the influenza vaccine? What is the tetanus vaccine? What viral disease has a vaccine? What does the meningococcal vaccine protect against? What is in the flu vaccine? What is a distemper vaccine? What is the chickenpox vaccine?
Immunization is the process of becoming immune to or protected against a disease usually by receiving a vaccine.Vaccines stimulate your immune system to protect you from certain diseases so you won't get sick or get an infection.Normally the organs and cells of your immune system defend your bo...
and rubella. Measles gives you a rash and in rare cases, can lead to dangerous brain swelling. Mumps causes painful, swollen salivary glands. And rubella, also called German measles, can cause serious birth defects or miscarriage if a pregnant woman is infected. The MMR vaccine is recommended...
How are vaccines used in the prevention of disease? How do they work? Explain the differences between killed/inactivated virus vaccines and live attenuated virus vaccines. What is the type of immunity one receives from the flu vaccine? Explain. OR Describe a portion of the infectious process or...
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Here's all you need to know about flu shot effectiveness, side effects and when to get a flu shot.
I got my flu shot yesterday afternoon. It is currently two a.m. and I have a fever of 102.6, a splitting headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, and nausea. I attempted to take Tylenol and Zofran, but I vomited shortly afterwards. I have never had any symptoms at all in the past...
Before possible exposure to the virus, the vaccine is given in 2 doses. The first dose can be given at any time. The second dose is given 7 days after the first. You may need a booster dose within 3 years of the first 2 doses. ...