1. What are the required immunizations and their abbreviations and also state what age it is first to be given, if not 7 years? 2. What are the diseases these immunizations prevent? (This may require further research if you do not understand the words used in the immunization table). 3. There are a few immunizations that are not recommended for everyone, what are they and for whom are they recommended?
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3. There are a few immunizations that are not recommended for everyone, what are they and for whom are they recommended?
for eg papilloma vaccine is only for girls chicken pox usually only for immunocompromised although anyone can take it Influenza vaccine (2nd dose) This prevents common flu to a large extent. It is administered as an injection anytime after 6 months age. First timers are given 2 shots with a gap of 4 to 6 weeks. After the priming doses, one shot is given every year between October and December. This vaccine is unique as it is specially manufactured for that particular year only, depending on the flu virus prevalent. Typhoid The typhoid vaccine will protect your baby against typhoid. Typhoid is a bacterial disease which spreads through contaminated food and water. Your baby will need a dose of this vaccine every three years.
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