Question 1

are vaccinations mandatory?

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Yes and No: Yes, all states have some form of requirement for vaccines for a child to participate in public schools.  Some vaccines are required under those rules and others are only recommended.  There are still options for parents to participate in public schools without vaccinating given that they have an approved excuse, such as a religious exemption. Some jobs also require vaccination updates.

Question 2

are vaccinations effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All the routine vaccinations approved in the U.S. For use in children and adults are effective in preventing diseases. However, vaccines are not 100% effective, so booster shots are sometimes needed, and some people who are vaccinated can still catch the disease (although such cases are often much milder than if the person had never gotten vaccinated).

Question 3

how do you give vaccinations?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: Routine vaccinations are given as shots, nasal sprays, or orally (capsules or liquids).

Question 4

how much time do vaccinations last?

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Variable: Some vaccines, usually the virus related like MMR can confer lifetime immunity to some if given after a year of age. Most (&gt;95%) will get this with 2 doses at least a month apart (most get it at 1 &amp; 4-5), Bacterial vaccines like that for pertussis, or bacterial meningitis confer protection for a limited number of years and need boosters to remain helpful.

Question 5

are there advantages to vaccinations?

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Um, not dying: Of course! vaccines help prevent getting infected will illness that can serious harm you or kill you.  Think of it this way... A child born in 2011 has a risk of death by age 5 is one in several thousand.  A child born in 1911 had a risk of death by 5 of 1 in 5!  yes 20% chance.  Much of that difference is due to decrease in vaccine preventable diseases.

Question 6

do i need to get my baby vaccinations?

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Vaccinations: Yes.  The vaccinations carry much less risk than any of the diseases they prevent.

Question 7

do you need any vaccinations for rhodes?

Accepted Answer

I actually could not: find a specific listing for the  Dodecanese islands. I would encourage you to consult with a travel medicine specialist.

Question 8

what vaccinations do one-year-olds need?

Accepted Answer

1 year old vaccines: Vaccination schedule in the US for a 12 month old (assuming up to date to this point) would be:
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) first dose
Varicella - first dose
Hepatitis A - first dose
Pneumococcal (PCV13) - 4th dose
Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib) - 3rd or 4th dose
Annual flu shot

Ranges are given by the AAP  for these vaccines to be given between 12-18mo by the AAP.

Question 9

what vaccinations are given up to age 2?

Accepted Answer

Vaccines, general: By age 2 years most children should have 3 IPV, 4 DTap, 4 HiB, 3 Rotateq, 4 Prevnar, (pneumococcal vaccine) 1 MMR, 1 Varicella and 3 Influenza vaccines. Hepatitis A is an optional 2 dose series which can be started as early as 1 year of age.

Question 10

do you need vaccinations for going china?

Accepted Answer

Check CDC website.: Check the cdc website at: http://wwwnc.Cdc.Gov/travel/
this is the best single source  information site for the latest vaccine requirements and health recommendations for world wide travellers.  Be forewarned if multiple vaccines are required then scheduled vaccines over several weeks may be required. Seems as if you are already planning thoughtfully ahead though. Enjoy your trip!

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