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- Hives Linked To Tetanus Shot
Aug 14, 2013
Vaccines are developed to help build our immune systems to fight against certain infections, however like all medicines, they have side affects. Among other side effects, hives have recently been linked to the Tdap vaccine, an immunization that is recommended by the CDC to be administered to preteens at ages 11 and 12. Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine The Tdap vaccine is supposed to protect people from three diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis These three...Read More - Clinical Trial for Herpes Vaccine Reaching Phase 1 in Australia
Jul 19, 2013
At least 1 in 4 Americans will contract a sexually transmitted Infection (STI) at some point in his/her life and genital herpes is one of the most common STIs in the United States. What is Genital Herpes? Genital Herpes is an STI caused by the herpes simplex virus which has two types, type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Genital Herpes symptoms appear as one or more blisters around the genitals, rectum or the mouth. The...Read More - Free Shingles Vaccine Provided By Pennsylvania Department of Health
Jun 19, 2013
Private insurance can benefit many who have medical conditions. Some insurance companies help pay for prescriptions, doctor visits and vaccines. However, if for some reason private insurance is not an option, public assistance is available to those who qualify. AARP is another option that can help adults 50 and older pay for prescriptions and vaccines. Insurance is expensive so the process of choosing to get vaccinated can prove problematic to those who are underinsured or...Read More - Making Vaccines More Effective
Jun 10, 2013
Considering that the top two reasons people shy away from vaccinations, or decide they are not right for their family, are vaccine safety and vaccine effectiveness, researchers have been trying to figure out how to fix both of these problems. And, according to Medical Xpress research has discovered something that may be a step in the right direction for leery consumers concerning vaccine effectiveness. Scientists have discovered an important mechanism in which a synthetic DNA targets...Read More - Evidence Grows For Narcolepsy Link to Swine Flu Vaccine
Jun 3, 2013
Life as they know it has changed for hundreds of young people in Sweden who received an immunization in 2009 in hopes of escaping the dreadful swine flu. Little did they know at the time, the immunization has resulted in something much more serious, a disease they might have to deal with the rest of their life. Such is the case of Emelie Olsson. Emelie is one of around 800 children in Sweden and elsewhere in...Read More - Optic Neuritis Linked to Flu Vaccine
May 27, 2013
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a serious disease that affects millions of people each year. It may require hospitalization and can sometimes lead to death. Influenza infections affect people differently, and every flu season is different. This year, flu activity is high and viruses are circling everywhere. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a flu vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza and lessens its spread to others. When...Read More - Post Immunization Neuropathy
May 20, 2013
Whether you are for or against vaccination, everyone can agree that immunizations carry the risk of some types of side effects. These are usually limited to soreness and bruising at the site of the injection. However, there is a risk of more serious side effects, including what is known as post immunization neuropathy. Neuropathy is damage to the nerves in the outlying parts of the body, such as arms, legs, hands, and feet. This nerve...Read More - Flu Vaccination CIDP
May 15, 2013
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, or “CIDP” for short, is a chronic form of neuropathy related to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). It is an autoimmune disorder, meaning that the body becomes confused and cannot tell the difference between good tissue and harmful substances. The body then attacks one or more of its own systems. Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy CIPD causes the body’s immune system to attack the peripheral nervous system, including the feet, legs, hands, and arms...Read More - What Every Parent Should Know: MMR Contraindications
Feb 19, 2013
Childhood immunization is an important part of protecting children against infectious diseases. The MMR vaccine inoculates children against measles, mumps and rubella. These immunizations are generally safe for all children, but when a child is taking certain medications or suffering from certain medical conditions the risk of an adverse reaction increases substantially. Medications or conditions that increase the risk of an adverse reaction to MMR are generally called “contraindications” by doctors. As parents it is...Read More - Flu Vaccines Offer No Benefit: Cochrane Review of Evidence
Oct 18, 2012
Tis the season for falling leaves, falling temperatures, and of course with cooler days and nights ahead comes coughing, sneezing and the like. It’s called flu season, and it can often times be packed with a punch. But, just because you may have a fever, headache, aches, pains, cough and a runny nose, how can you even be sure it’s the flu and warrants a vaccine? And just because obviously the majority of physicians would...Read More