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Imovax Polio Vaccine Health Feed

Asked for Male, 52 years old from Delhi
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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The virus is actually quite fragile, and can survive only 10 to 20 minutes in direct sunlight, but may live for up to two hours in saliva on an animal's coat. It is readily inactivated by heat, sunlight, detergent and disinfectants.
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH)

Pediatrician•Aurangabad
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The current guidelines suggest to take primary vaccination like bcg/ easysix/pentavac/ mmr on priority basis on time
Precaution to b taken is to inform prior to visiting hospital n avoid crowding.
Booster vaccination can b delayed
Asked for Male, 32 years old from Chennai
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DHMS (Hons.)

Homeopath•Patna
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Hello, Lybrate user, I being a homoeopath can suggest a good homoeopathic anti chicken pox (prophylactic) medicine.@ Variollinum 30-6 pills -6 pills 1 dose 3 days.
Tk, care.
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MD - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology, FCPS, DG...read more

Gynaecologist•Mumbai
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Different type of vaccination has different doses.
Yes, you are eligible. Ideal time puberty before sex starts.
Asked for female, 14 years old from Tiruvannamalai
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General Physician•Ooty
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Vaccines help the body produce antibodies ready to fight off the infection specific to it, so when a person is exposed he will have the antibodies naturally to fight off the virus. This is what researchers have been trying to figure out for the past few months. However the first batch of vaccines have been rolled out but researchers are saying it might not have a 100% success rate. Only time will tell. In the meantime it is better to prevent yourself from exposure by following the safety precaut...more
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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
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Rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus. The virus is spread through the saliva of infected animals. Infected animals can spread the virus by biting another animal or a person.
In rare cases, rabies can be spread when infected saliva gets into an open wound or the mucous membranes, such as the mouth or eyes. This could occur if an infected animal were to lick an open cut on your skin.
You should seek and immediate medical consultation if symptoms are persisting.
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MBBS, DNB ( Radiation Oncology)

Oncologist•Mumbai
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There are a few brands available in the market. The age for the vacination is 9 to 26 years of age. A family doctor who gives the vaccines can prescribe it probably.
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, DGO, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology)

Gynaecologist•Bangalore
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The covid-19 pandemic has affected the entire world, with the virus spreading rapidly and causing significant illness and death. In order to combat the spread of the virus, vaccines have been developed and are now being distributed globally. While the vaccines have proven to be effective at reducing the risk of severe illness and death from covid-19, many people have questions about their safety and potential side effects. Whether the covid vaccine can have an impact on subsequent preg...more
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MD - Internal Medicine, FUPDA, FICP, FIA...read more

Internal Medicine Specialist•Faizabad
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Introduction to the ZIKA VIRUS:

After the deadly Yellow Fever and Ebola pandemics, Zika Virus is yet another disease borne out of the African soil and spreading across the world right now. Named after the Zika forest in Uganda, where it originated, this virus spreads through a mosquito bite - that of aedes aegypti mosquito. It can also be passed on from mother to child, blood transfusion and sex.

What s so deadly about Aedes Aegypti Mosquito?
Zika Virus spreads via aed...more
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MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

General Physician•Pune
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Are you aware of the number of people who suffer because of pneumonia? As the weather becomes cold and damp, chances of getting affected by pneumonia increases. Pneumonia can originate from virus, bacteria and a host of other factors. It is one of the most common ailment which affects the adults, all over the world. Hence, it is important for all of us to prevent ourselves from pneumonia and for that we can follow the below mentioned steps:

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