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MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH)

Pediatrician•Faridabad
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Polio is a virus that has the potential to infect any parts of the body including, but not limited to nerves and muscles. Primarily there are 3 types of polio namely, non-paralytic, spinal paralytic and bulbar. This disease shows minimal to no symptoms in more than 90 percent of the cases. 5 percent of the cases can show symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat and abdominal pain. Polio is a communicable disease and can cause massive damage if a proper dosage is not taken. It can...more
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Currently only the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine is available for adolescent girls.
My suggestion is: -
Avoid multiple sexual partners
Practice safe sex (use condoms)
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MBBS, Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetri...read more

Gynaecologist•Ghaziabad
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Flu vaccine is against influenza (flu). Signs and symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, coughing and sore throat. Life-threatening complications may also occur.

Why do I need a flu vaccine?
Normal changes in the immune system that occurs during pregnancy increase the risk of complications due to flu. Pregnancy complications such as preterm labour may also increase. Asthma or heart disease increases the risk of flu complications.

How will the flu vaccine h...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Faridabad
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Malaria is an acute febrile illness. In a non-immune individual, symptoms appear 7 days or more (usually 10–15 days) after the infective mosquito bite. The first symptoms – fever, headache, chills and vomiting – may be mild and difficult to recognize as malaria. If not treated within 24 hours, P. Falciparum malaria can progress to severe illness, often leading to death.
Children with severe malaria frequently develop 1 or more of the following symptoms: severe anaemia, respiratory...more
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General Physician•Jalgaon
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Yearly flu vaccination is the best tool currently available to protect against influenza (flu).

While how well the flu vaccine works can vary, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against flu and its potentially serious complications. Millions of people have safely received flu vaccines for decades. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors' visits, and missed work and school d...more
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CCEBDM, PG Diploma In Clinical Cardiolog...read more

General Physician•Ghaziabad
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There are a variety of reasons why a person can fall sick. A good number of these illnesses cannot be prevented though a person may take general precautions. Having said that, in the case of influenza, it can be prevented to a large extent and it does not seem all that smart to avoid taking easy precautions when one has an option, right?

Every year, thousands of people die from influenza, which is so unfortunate because an annual shot can reduce that number by almost 60 percent. So what...more
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MAMC, MRCPCH, MD - Paediatrics, MBBS

Pediatrician•Noida
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Influenza is more commonly known as the flu. It is an infection that affects the respiratory system and is caused by the influenza virus. This injection is recommended for kids who are under the age of 6 months. It ensures that the baby is safeguarded from the virus during an influenza outbreak. Since the nature of virus changes year on year, the immunity doesn t last for more than 1 year. This vaccination is ideally taken during the month of October and November. The effect of the vaccination t...more
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MBBS, DGO, Fellowship in Minimally Invas...read more

Gynaecologist•Noida
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During pregnancy, flu (influenza) can impose serious health implications for both the mother and the child. Due to pregnancy, the risk of developing complications like pneumonia are very high, which can pose as a problem during childbirth. Miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth are some of the major issues, which might develop if the mother has suffered from flu during her pregnancy. Although flu vaccination during pregnancy has certain risks, it has been observed that in most cases the ...more
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HPV refers to Human Papillomavirus. This is a common virus, which has got more than 100 different types and over 40 of these types are transmitted sexually. This virus may cause cervical cancer and cases of genital warts. It is likely to occur in people who are sexually active to contract genital HPV, and it is not accompanied by any signs or symptoms. The virus is transmitted via skin to skin contact and is severely infectious in nature. Using condoms may reduce the risk of spreading of this vi...more
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DNB(Respiratory diseases), DTCD, MBBS

Pulmonologist•Hyderabad
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Yes. It s safe to get a flu vaccine during pregnancy. It will not only decrease the risk of getting flu during pregnancy but also protects the child for several months after birth. It is recommended to get a flu vaccine during your prenatal care.
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