Immunization Side Effects

Immunization Side Effects

By:


Immunization Side Effects

Adult immunizations and vaccinations are important preventative medicine. Although much emphasis is placed upon making immunizations available for children, it is important that adults be immunized as well.
Although a great deal of emphasis is put upon child immunizations, adults need to be protected by vaccinations as well. Adults who work in special environments, suffer from various diseases or live certain lifestyles should be protected.
The most widely used adult immunization is the vaccine given for influenza, or flu. All persons 65 years of age or older should have an annual influenza shot. This immunization should be given annually because the virus causing influenza may be different each year. Since the immunization is only effective for a limited time, the best time to obtain this vaccination is in the fall, near the peak of the "flu season".

Only those who have a serious allergy to eggs need be concerned of adverse reactions to this vaccination. If this is the case, a physician should always be consulted before seeking immunizations. The only notable side effect from influenza immunization is a slight soreness in the arm where the injection has been given, which lasts for no more than two to three days.
Those adults less than 65 years old should also have this immunization if problems are present with the heart and lungs or if they are diabetic. These people need the vaccinations since influenza is a highly contagious and serious disease that can be fatal, particularly to those who already suffer from these other ailments. People who work or live with others who may have these medical problems should also be immunized.
Another immunization important for those 65 or older is the Pneumococcal vaccine. This prevents blood infections and pneumonia. This vaccination is only given once, except in the cases of those with certain ailments. The only side-effect is a soreness of the arm at the injection site.
Tetanus immunization can be extremely important to adults. Tetanus is an often fatal disease, the most common symptom of which is a spasm of the muscle used to close the mouth, hence the commonly-used term for tetanus--lockjaw. A tetanus vaccination causes the body to produce antibodies to tetanus. Immunizations are given every ten years, or sooner if a person has had an open wound that may have been contaminated.

Childhood Immunizations
Parenting issues on what immunizations your child needs to start school. Choices you can make as a parent for your child to be immunized against and the side effects of each.
Vaccinations are given when your child is born. It continues through their teen years. Your responsibility as a parent is to make yourself aware of all the possible reactions to each vaccine. Before each vaccine is given you will be given a form to fill out, that explains the possible reactions, what the vaccine is for and your consent to not hold the person or agency giving the vaccine responsible if receiving the vaccine harms your child.
Vaccines
IPV
Given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 months, 5 years
IPV (Polio) vaccine protects your child against polio, a disease that effects muscles, and can become as severe as a child relying on a ventilator for life, or in a wheelchair for damaged muscles (paralysis from polio). About 1 person in 100,000 who receives the vaccine may develop Polio.
DTaP
Given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 months and 5 yrs, only a Td is given at 15. If you child has problems that are above normal he/she may be given half doses of the vaccine.
Normal reactions:
Redness at the site, some slight swelling. Applying a wet teabag to the area helps to decrease swelling and comforts some.
Give Tylenol for temperatures above 102, and to help with the crankiness and discomfort
If temperatures exceed 103 call your physician immediately, this type of increase in not normal. The health department and CDC watch for reactions and note them for statistical reasons. In rare cases a child may suffer from "febrile seizures".

About the Author:
immunization side effects



Article Originally Published On: http://www.articlesnatch.com


Tags: , ,

|

Loading...
Related....
Videos...

Recent Diabetes Articles

Comments

Still can't find what you are looking for? Search for it!

Loading

Site Navigation:

Copyright 2005-2011 ArticleSnatch, LLC - All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service.