Choose two vaccines Select one vaccine that you have either received yourself or

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Choose two vaccines Select one vaccine that you have either received yourself or that is on the recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults, Adolescents or Children a. b. Select one that is not as common, such as one recommended for travelers to foreign countries or only special/high risk groups Make one discussion posting per vaccine. At a minimum, each of your 2 vaccine posts should contain the following a. The name of the vaccine you chose b. The name(s) and some general information about the disease(s) the vaccine prevents C. Who should receive the vaccine? d. Who should NOT receive the vaccine? e. What type of vaccine is it (shot, oral, nasal, etc.) f. Is the vaccine made of a live virus, a live-attenuated virus, a killed virus, or a toxoid (product of the virus)? g. The recommended schedule for the vaccine h. If and when booster doses should be given i. Side effects and/or reactions for the vaccine j. At least one manufacturer of each vaccine you chose k. How long the vaccine has been available I. Any recent changes or expected future changes to the vaccine (including schedule, dosing, recommended recipients, etc.) m. Any additional information you feel is of value n. Any other information you feel is relevant, important and/or interesting o. Cite all the sources that you used. (If you use a personal experience include it in the list as well.)

Explanation / Answer

a) The vaccine I have received is Hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver and this is serious disease that could kill the humans

the main sources o getting this infection are unhealthy blood transfusions, exchange of body fluids from infeted men/women through sex.

Unhealthy tatooing, sharing the needles razors and tooth brushes of the infected one,

Every body should get this vaccine

This vaccine is injetable

The vaccination for Hepatitis B starts from the birth,

First dose will be given soon after the birth. Second dose four weeks after first dose. Third dose 8 weeks after second dose.

For adults age lessthan or equivalant to 20 year the monovalant hepatitis B vaccine 1.0 ml will be given in 3 doses in 0,1 and 6 months.

This vaine is made up from viral envelope protein called hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)

Side effects of hepatitis B vaccine is very uncommon. A small pain can be noticed at the site of the injection.

Manufacturers: Shantha Biotechniques, Prissm Pharma

Hepatitis B Vaccine has been available since 1982

Recent Changes and additional information:

Earlier this vaccine is monovalant. Now a days most of the companies are producing this vaccines with the combination of other vaccines.

B)

Vaccine recommended for most of the travellers is yellow fever vaccine.

yellow fever is caused by the Virus from the genus flavivrus. Humans and monkeys are common reservoirs and mosquitoes are the common vectors.

Any body should get this vaccine

This is injetable

This vaccine is made up with live virus

Recommended Schedule: As this given as live virus a single shot will be given and this will be effective for 10 years.

if required a booster dose will be given after 10 years.

Side effects: Mild fever, headach and some body pains may be seen

Manufacturers: Pasteur Institute,Sanofi Pasteur

Vaccine for yellow fever has been available since mid fifties

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