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Are there vaccinations to prevent septicemia?
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Yes: Vaccines such as the hib and pneumococcal shots can prevent infections that may cause septicemia.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not exactly: There are vaccines for influenza, strep pneumonia ( the most common cause of pneumonia) and hemophilus influenza ( in children) which may prevent infections that can lead to sepsis.
Answered 7/8/2012
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Yes: At least 3 vaccines come to mind - hemophilus influenzae type b (causes epiglottitis, meningitis); pneumococcal 13 (causes pneumonia, meningitis) and Meningococcal (causes meningitis).
Answered 6/28/2014
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