Question 1

are vaccines always safe?

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Nothing in life is: There is nothing in life that is always safe. There is no food, drink, toy, medication, vaccine, vacation, nor person that is always safe. That being said, vaccines are almost always safe... And that's as good as it gets on this planet!  if it's better to get the vaccine than the disease, then get the vaccine.

Question 2

are covid vaccines safe for 74 years old?

Accepted Answer

COVID vaccine: Yes, COVID vaccine is safe for elderly, 65 yrs old and up. CDC recommends to prioritize vaccinations to this age group, as they are higher risk for severe disease, hospitalization and complications.

Question 3

how many days after the pneumovax vaccine are you safe from a severe allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Hours not days: Any severe allergic reaction would happen within minutes to hours after an injection. More minor reactions like soreness or swelling at the site or a rash would happen within 2-3 days.

Question 4

19 mnth old developed cellulitis in arm after 18mnth vaccine. are antibioics safe to use 3 days later? will this have any negative effects?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis: Antibiotics would be safe to use. Have your doctor confirm whether this is a bad reaction or a secondary infection. Sorry for her troubles but thanks for having her immunized. All the best.

Question 5

are pvrv vaccines for rabies safe for people with panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

PVRV vax: LatS ~ rabies is rare disease but if contracted can cause death. Earlier rabies vaccine had as much hazard as the disease (DEV) Today, the purified vero rabies vaccine (PVRV) and the HDRV (human diploid rabies vaccines) are without any serious complications. Not recommended for all yet but if you work with animals (Vets, farm etc) you should get it. Panic disorder is not a contraindication.thx

Question 6

if youre fully vaccinated with the pfizer vaccine, are you likely safe from infection? and if caught, definitely okay from death?

Accepted Answer

: The best thing you can do is to become vaccinated. While no vaccine is 100% effective, reports are that well over 90# of people currently hospitalized for Covid-19 are unvaccinated. Death rate among vaccinated individuals is well under 1%, and much lower than the chance not being struck by lightning. Getting vaccinated is the smartest thing you can do.

Question 7

what vaccines are safe for pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Most: Almost every vaccination that does not have a live virus is safe in pregnancy. In fact some vaccines are specifically recommended during pregnancy; these include the flu vaccine and the tetanus diphtheria and acellular pertussis (tdap) vaccine. Rubella (geman measles, ) measles, mumps, and varicella (chicken pox) should not be given in pregnancy, but may be given after delivery.

Question 8

if you have vaccine mmr are you safe from measles if pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are up to date with the MMR protection afforded by a vaccine it will prevent the conditions during pregnancy.Some ob's routinely test for antibodies to see if a vaccine years ago has provided you good protection.If yours were to show some weakened protection it could be given again as long as you did not plan to get pregnant for 30 days or more.

Question 9

4 vaccines today, is that safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It may seem unreal, but the stress to babies system from 4-6 of todays modern vaccines, given at one time, is a fraction of the stress from one smallpox vaccine.Since smallpox killed 1/3 victims and was still active in the world, few questioned the stress of the vaccine.Today's vaccines are the product of decades of research and ongoing surveillance as has the combination given per visit

Question 10

how safe are vaccinations for babies?

Accepted Answer

Very safe: vaccinations that are recommended for babies are safe and protect them from potentially life-threatening diseases.
Talk with your pediatrician about what vaccines are given during your child's first years of life.
you can also read about vaccines through the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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