Infectious Diseases: Prevention
Smallpox vaccine
07/11/07, HealthwiseYou should also not receive a smallpox vaccine if you or someone in your household has a skin disorder such as eczema (Atopic dermatitis), or a weak immune system caused by disease or by taking certain medicines such as steroids.
Diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis (acellular), polio, and tetanus vaccine
07/12/07, HealthwiseThe diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 4 months and 6 months of age. Your child's individua
Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine (Td, adult)
07/13/07, HealthwiseThe tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given to a person who is at least 7 years old. The booster shots are then given 4 to 8 weeks after the first shot, and 6 to 12 months after the second
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Pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine (PPV), 23-valent
07/10/07, HealthwisePPV should be given at least 2 weeks before the start of any treatment that can weaken your immune system. PPV is also given at least 2 weeks before you undergo a splenectomy (surgical removal of the spleen).
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids vaccine (DT, pediatric)
07/12/07, HealthwiseThe diphtheria and tetanus toxoids vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 4 months, 6 months, and 12 to 18 months of age. A fifth booster dose is give
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine
12/13/07, HealthwiseBecoming infected with meningitis is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine. However, like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.
Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella virus vaccine
07/13/07, HealthwiseThe measles, mumps, rubella , and varicella vaccine is usually given only once when the child is between 12 months and 12 years old. If a booster dose is needed, At least 3 months should pass between the first and second doses of this vaccine.
Doxycycline for malaria
05/16/07, HealthwiseDoxycycline is an antibiotic that prevents the development of parasites in the blood that cause malaria. Doxycycline does not destroy the Plasmodium (P.)vivaxand/or P. ovale parasites that may remain in the liver.
Malaria - Prevention
05/16/07, HealthwisePrevention of malaria involves protecting yourself against mosquito bites and taking antimalarial medications. However, public health officials strongly recommend that young children and pregnant women avoid traveling to areas where
Malaria - Home Treatment
05/16/07, HealthwiseIf you plan to travel in remote areas where malaria is present, it is very important to take preventive medicines and to follow the correct schedule for taking them. The majority of people who become infected with malaria did not take pre
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