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IMMUNIZATIONS
IMMUNIZATIONS
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We highly recommend that your child receive their immunizations. These immunizations will help protect them from certain childhood diseases: DTaP: (Diphtheria, Tetanus and acellular Pertussis): This helps protect against Diphtheria, Tetanus (lockjaw), and Pertussis (whooping cough). There are usually only mild side effects such as fever, some fussiness and local soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site. Acetaminophen may be given for these symptoms. A vaccine given to females between 9-26 years of age, designed to protect against the human papilloma virus (HPV). The vaccine was developed to prevent cervical cancer, pre-cancerous genital lesions and genital warts due to HPV.Hepatitis A: This vaccine helps to protect against the Hepatitis A virus which can cause serious liver disease. Hepatitis A can also cause mild flu-like illness, jaundice ( yellow skin and eyes), severe stomach pains and diarrhea. The side effects of the vaccine include soreness at the injection site, headache and fatigue. Hepatitis B: This helps protect against Hepatitis B which is a virus that can cause a severe liver infection. There are usually only mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site. This vaccine is to immunize against the varicella virus, commonly known as chicken pox. Under Georgia State Law, Varivax is required prior to entering school. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the C.D.C. recognize varivax as a safe effective vaccine. Initially after the vaccine there may be fever, local redness, swelling, and a rash. For a period up to six weeks there may be a chicken pox rash at the site or a small amount of lesions generalized over the body. There is also a chance for fever during this period of time. No salicylates (aspirin products) should be given after the vaccine for 6 weeks. (Haemophilus Influenzae B): This helps protect against the bacteria H, Flu type B. This bacteria is a major cause of childhood pneumonia, meningitis, epiglotitis, and blood infections. This vaccine's side effects consist of low grade fever, redness, swelling, and warmth at the injection site. This usually occurs between 24-48 hrs. after the vaccination is given.Meningococcal: This vaccine helps protect against bacterial meningitis which is an infection of fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. There are usually only mild side effects such as fever, redness, or pain at the injection site. : (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella): This vaccine protects against these three illnesses. Soon after, some redness, soreness, or swelling at the injection site may occur. On some rare occasions 1-2 weeks after receiving this vaccine a rash and fever may be noticed. 1-3 weeks after giving the vaccine some pain, soreness, or swelling in one or more joints lasting up to three days may occur. Injectable polio vaccine that protects against polio. The side effects for this vaccine consist of a low-grade fever and mild soreness at the sight of the injection. The Prevnar vaccine protects against pneumococcal Disease. Pneumococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis, along with causing blood infections and ear infections. After the vaccine some children have local redness, tenderness or swelling where the shot was given. A low-grade fever may also be present. An oral vaccine given to infants between 6-12 weeks of age to help protect against rota virus (a virus that causes vomiting and diarrheas).
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