Hib vaccine

identifiable strains of Haemophilus influenzae (type a-f). Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is the most common strain and is responsible for the most cases of serious infection (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010). Haemophilus influenzae type b is transmitted from person-to-person through respiratory droplets and direct contact with respiratory secretions. Generally, the bacteria will be transmitted from a person who is asymptomatic and is harboring the bacteria in their nose and throat. Illness will occur when the bacteria enters the blood stream and spreads throughout the body (CDC, 2010).…

Pneumonia in Children Pneumonia is a serious life threatening illness in children. It is a form of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) that affects the lungs that are made up of small sacs called ‘Alveoli’. Hen hey get infected, these alveoli fill with pus and fluids. This makes it difficult for the baby to breathe and limits the oxygen intake. The Scary Statistics: • Pneumonia is the world’s leading killer of children under the age of five. • Each year, pneumonia takes the life of 1.4 million…

Vaccines are a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular disease. When vaccines are given, it is an injection of a muted down version of a particular disease that allows the body to naturally become immune. Vaccinations against a variety of diseases such as polio, measles, pertussis, rubella and hepatitis B have been successful in preventing negative health effects and death. Opponents of making vaccinations mandatory argue vaccines are not safe and cause…

been numerous studies conducted on the overall effectiveness and safety of vaccines. Despite having eradicated diseases such as smallpox, and being on the verge of eradicating polio, many parents are still opting to not vaccinate their children out of fear the vaccines will do more harm than good (Jhaveri, 2017). However, studies have shown these fears are mostly unfounded with most negative reactions being caused by individuals simply not being able to handle the pathogen. In addition, human…

To refuse vaccines is to not fear death and disease. A growing number of people have been refusing immunization for their children and themselves because they are afraid of possible harm. They do not realize that vaccines has prevented disease worldwide. Vaccines have more benefits than risks because they eliminate and significantly prevent disease and their risks are often exaggerated or false. Due to vaccines, the amount of cases and deaths caused by disease have drastically decreased. In…

diseases can be prevented with vaccinations. Vaccines contain weakened or killed germs that cause the disease. These vaccines cause the body to produce antibodies that fight against the germs. The antibodies then stay in the body to help future protection from the disease. “Vaccines prevent 10.5 million cases of infectious diseases each year.1” Due to the 90%-99 effectiveness of a vaccine preventing a disease, there should be mandatory requirements to vaccinate children. Children, ages 0-6…

life could be saved and future generations could be protected; vaccines can also save the family time and money later on in the child 's life and vaccines save those around the child from harmful viruses and diseases and should therefore be mandatory. Many people in the U.S. do not understand the meaning and positive effects of a child 's recommended vaccines. Vaccines are described by many as the best way parents can protect their child (ern) from many harmful diseases and viruses (Protect…

Thimerosal-Containing Vaccines Safe or Not Some researchers are against vaccination of the children due to the vaccines containing thimerosal which can harm children’s health however some scholars believe that thimerosal used in vaccines are in very low doses that they are not extremely toxic to the child’s body. As states in Centers for Disease Control (CDC) thimerosal is a mercury (Hg)-based preservative that has been used for years in the United States for a multi-dose vaccine. Thimerosal is…

benefits of getting vaccinated, that people do not know or understand. However, with an abundance of information at a touch of a button, some of the information is false or exaggerated. Misinformation about vaccines causes fear and distrust, which in turn causes many to avoid vaccinations. There is trend of people not getting vaccinated, who are called anti-vaxxers. This can have catastrophic effects on the individual and society. The three main effects of not getting vaccinated are the harm of…

America is immunization. The current situation of vaccine has been a proponent of various maladies in society. Some people are against vaccination because they believe that vaccine can cause autism, while others think that compulsory vaccination laws is an affront to their freedom. Although “vaccines face a tougher safety standard than most pharmaceutical products,” researchers and concerned parents continue to challenge the claims of certain medical personnel that immunizations are safe (Kwok…