Health Tips & Facts – Vaccines Side Effects for Adults,Children
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
(1) Flu Vaccine :-
Who should have the flu vaccine ?
Get the flu vaccine if you:
(1) Are 50 or older
(2) Have a chronic illness, such as diabetes, heart disease or asthma
(3) Have a weakened immune system
(4) Work in a health care setting
(5) Live in a long term care facility
(6) Are pregnant (inactivated vaccine only)
(7) Want to reduce your chances of missing work because of flu
When and how often ?
Once a year, ideally in October or November.
Flu Vaccine Side Effects :-
Who should not have it?
Talk with your doctor about whether it’s safe if you
(1) Are allergic to chicken eggs
(2) Have had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of flu vaccine
(3) Have a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome after previous flu vaccination
(2) Hepatitis A :-
Who should have the hepatitis A Vaccine ?
Get the vaccine if you want one, or if you :-
(1) Have a clotting factor disorder
(2) Have chronic liver disease
(3) Are a health care worker who might be exposed to the virus in a lab setting
(4) Travel or work in countries with a high incidence of hepatitis
When and how often ?
You need two doses — you’ll receive the second dose between six and 18 months after the first. Hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with the hepatitis B vaccine in a three-dose series.
Hepatitis A Vaccine Side Effects :-
Who should not have it?
Don’t get a vaccination if you’re moderately or severely ill or you’ve had an allergic reaction to the vaccine or its components before.
(3) Hepatitis B :-
Who should have the hepatitis B Vaccine ?
Get the vaccine if you:-
(1) Inject illegal drugs
(2) Are a hemodialysis patient
(3) Are a health care or public safety worker who might be exposed to infected blood or (6) body fluids
(4) Live in a household with someone who has chronic hepatitis B infection
When and how often ?
A series of three shots once in your lifetime.
Hepatitis B Vaccine Side Effects :-
Who should not have it?
Don’t get the vaccine if you are allergic to baker’s yeast or have had an allergic reaction to the vaccine before or if you are currently sick
(4) Human Papillomavirus :-
Who should have the Human Papilloman virus(HPV) Vaccine ?
The HPV vaccine is routinely recommended for 11- and 12-year-old girls. However, it’s also recommended for girls and women between the ages of 13 and 26 who didn’t receive the vaccine earlier.
When and how often ?
A series of three doses — the second at two months after your first dose and the last at six months after your first dose.
Human Papillomanvirus(HPV) Vaccine Side Effects :-
Who should not have it?
Don’t get this vaccine if you have ever had a life-threatening reaction to yeast or to the HPV vaccine, or you’re pregnant or moderately to severely sick.
(5) Chickenpox :-
Who should have the chickenpox(varicell) Vaccine?
Get the varicella vaccine if you:
(1) Have never had chickenpox, especially if you live with someone who has a weakened
(2) immune system
(3) Aren’t sure whether you’ve had chickenpox
(4) Are considering becoming pregnant and don’t know if you’re immune to chickenpox
When and how often ?
Two doses, four to eight weeks apart.
Chickenpox(Varicell) Vaccine Side Effects :-
Who should not have it?
Do not get if you are pregnant,might become pregnant within four weeks of the vaccine or have a weakened immune system.
