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Yellow Fever (anytime after 9 months)
get it for traveling at least 10 days before you travel to another country (especially Africa / South America)
pregnant women should not get (live virus)
spread by mosquitos
flu-like symptoms, yellow eyes and skin -
Pneumococcal
Caused by an infection (streptococcus pneumoniac bacteria)
Can cause ear infections and meningitis
Usually given to children ages 2-15 months, adults, and elderly
Get the vaccine to lower chances of meningitis and catching a life-threatening disease -
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (
DTaP or TDaP
Causes inflammation of mucous membranes and formation of a false membrane in the throat caused by bacteria
(Pertussis is whooping cough)
One dose of DTaP at 2, 4, and 6 months, 1 yrs and 7 yrs
TDaP is a booster at age 11
Get to provide immunity to yourself and stop the spread to others. These diseases can result in death, take the vaccine to avoid the diseases. -
Influenza (Annual)
Annually
Contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses
Serious outcomes can include hospitalization and death
Get vaccine to prevent spread to those who are more vulnerable and minimize evolution of the virus -
Haemophilus Influenza type B
infection to bone, blood, and joints
bacteria - severe pneumonia, meningitis, and pericarditis
children under 5 are more likely to get it
2 months, 4 months, 6 months -
H1N1 Influenza Virus (Annual)
Should be given to everyone 6 months and older once a year. This virus can cause substantial illness, hospitalization, and death. Should get because the elderly and babies are at higher risk. -
Smallpox (get booster every 3 years)
protects you for 3-5 years
get if you work in a lab or know someone with it
more severe during pregnancy
although the vaccination no longer is utilized if there were an outbreak, children would receive it at age 1 and a booster every 3 years -
Varicella
Chickenpox - high;y contagious
itchy blister / rash
2 doses before age 6
Men should get the vaccine because the fever that is produced can kill sperm cells -
Inactivated Poliovirus
Polio
Can be life-threatening and infect the CNS
Recommended 4 doses before age 6
Get in case of travel and to protect children -
Human Pappillomavirus (age 11 and 12)
HPV
Get two doses at age 11-12 to prevent spreading the disease to partners / pregnant women
Skin to skin contact STI
Warts -
Meningococcal
Meningitidis
Can lead to long term disability
recommended 2 doses before age 16
Get because it is required for certain jobs and school
Those living in close quarters (like college or the military) are at a higher risk due to the close contact