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Immunization, DPT

Immunization, DPT: DPT immunization protects from diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus and is given in a series of 5 shots at 2, 4, 6, 18 months of age and 4-6 years of age. Thanks to vaccination programs, these diseases have become less
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Immunization, DT

Immunization, DT: DT (diphtheria and tetanus) vaccine does not protect from pertussis and is usually reserved for individuals who have had a significant adverse reaction to a DPT shot or who have a personal or family history of a seizure disorder or br
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Immunization, DTaP

Immunization, DTaP: Like DPT, DTaP protects from diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. DTaP is the same as DTP, except that it contains only acellular pertussis vaccine which is thought to cause fewer of the minor reactions associated wit
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Immunization, flu

Immunization, flu: The flu (influenza) vaccine is recommended for persons at high risk for serious complications from influenza infection, including everyone 65 or over; people with chronic diseases of the heart, lung or kidneys, diabetes, immunosuppre
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Immunization, German measles

Immunization, German measles: See Immunization, MMR.
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Immunization, H. flu

Immunization, H. flu: See Immunization, HIB.
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Immunization, Haemophilus influenzae type B

Immunization, Haemophilus influenzae type B: See Immunization, HIB.
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Immunization, hepatitis A

Immunization, hepatitis A: When immediate protection against hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) is needed, immunoglobulins are used. Protection is effective only if given within 2 weeks of exposure and lasts but 2- 4 months. Immunoglobulins can be u
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Immunization, hepatitis B

Immunization, hepatitis B: Hepatits B (hep B) vaccine gives prolonged protection, but 3 shots over a half year are usually required. In the U.S., all infants receive hep B vaccine. Two vaccines (ENGERIX-B, and RECOMBIVAX-HB) are available in the US. Th
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Immunization, HIB

Immunization, HIB: This vaccine is to prevent disease caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) bacteria. The H. influenzae (H. flu) bacteria can cause a range of serious diseases including meningitis with potential brain damage and epiglottiti
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Immunization, infectious hepatitis

Immunization, infectious hepatitis: See Immunization, hepatitis A.
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Immunization, influenza

Immunization, influenza: See Immunization, flu.
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Immunization, measles

Immunization, measles: See Immunization, MMR.
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Immunization, MMR

Immunization, MMR: The standard vaccine given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The MMR vaccine is now given in two dosages. The first should be given at 12-15 months of age. The second vaccination should be given at 4-6 year
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Immunization, mumps

Immunization, mumps: See Immunization, MMR.
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Immunization, pneumococcal pneumonia

Immunization, pneumococcal pneumonia: This vaccine, which prevents one of the most common and severe forms of pneumonia, is usually given only once in a lifetime, usually after the age of 55, to someone with ongoing lung problems (such as chronic obstr
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Immunization, polio

Immunization, polio: The vaccines available for vaccination against polio are OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) and IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine). OPV is still the preferred vaccine for most children. As its name suggests, it is given by mouth. IPV, or Inacti
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Immunization, rubella

Immunization, rubella: See Immunization, MMR.
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Immunization, serum hepatitis

Immunization, serum hepatitis: See Immunization, hepatitis B.
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Immunization, Td

Immunization, Td: Td is the vaccine given to children over six and adults as boosters for immunity to diphtheria and tetanus.
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