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Influenza vaccine is recommended for all children 6m to 5 years.
From 6 to 18 years: only for the vaccination of persons with certain high-risk conditions like chronic cardiac, respiratory, hematological, renal conditions (including nephrotic syndrome), chronic liver disease, dm, congenital & acquired immunodeficiency (incl hiv), children on long term salicylates, laboratory personnel & hcps.
From 6 to 18 years: only for the vaccination of persons with certain high-risk conditions like chronic cardiac, respiratory, hematological, renal conditions (including nephrotic syndrome), chronic liver disease, dm, congenital & acquired immunodeficiency (incl hiv), children on long term salicylates, laboratory personnel & hcps.
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Two vaccines are specifically recommended for pregnant women: the flu (influenza) vaccine, which should be given during the first or second trimester of pregnancy; and the Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis) vaccine, given when you're 27 to 36 weeks pregnant to guard against whooping cough (aka pertussis).
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The best way to prevent swine flu is to get a yearly flu vaccination. Other easy ways to prevent swine flu include: frequently washing hands with soap or hand sanitizer. not touching your nose, mouth, or eyes (The virus can survive on surfaces like telephones and tabletops.The nasal spray flu vaccine can only be used in healthy, younger adults who are not pregnant. In addition to the previously listed adults who should not receive the flu shot, adults should NOT get the nasal spray influenza vac...more
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Unfortunately, the term "cavity wave" is not a recognized medical term in the context of infectious diseases. It's likely a misinterpretation or misunderstanding of a specific condition or outbreak. To address your concerns accurately, I need more information:
source of information: knowing where you heard about the "cavity wave" in china can help clarify what you might be referring to. Was it news, social media, or personal communication?
Possible conditions: could you be thinking of a ...more
source of information: knowing where you heard about the "cavity wave" in china can help clarify what you might be referring to. Was it news, social media, or personal communication?
Possible conditions: could you be thinking of a ...more
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The immune system is extremely important in an individual's system. A strong immune system helps to combat the invasion of foreign particles and consequently resists the diseases. Vaccination is such a context becomes imperative as it strengthens an individual's immunity. In vaccination, antigens or germs are given in very small doses. They stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against that particular infection. Vaccinations are provided to both children to protect them fro...more
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