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How Long Is The Flu Vaccine Good For
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The hepatitis vaccine is good for how long?
Usually a lifetime: If hepatitis a and hepatitis b vaccines are provided in the standard manner recommended--receiving all the required doses (boosters) and spaced out appropriately, then a significant degree of protection should last for a lifetime. There are some exceptions and exclusions to this statement based on individuals with specific immunodeficiencies and as to whether the vaccines were stored properly. ...Read more
Flu Shot (Definition)
Also known as influenza vaccines, flu shots are given out once a year to protect against the flu. The flu shot stimulates the immune system to build antibodies to three or four strains of flu viruses in the hopes that it will offer protection from the current strains present in the community. Each year the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) monitors the strains of Influenza globally and incorporates the appropriate antigens in the new vaccine. For best protection the vaccine ...Read more
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What is swine flu? What is the incubation period for swine flu, how contagious is it and how beneficial and effective is the h1n1 flu shot?
Swine flu revisited: Swine flu is one of the flu variants that has developed over the last 5-10 years. It just as contagious as the regular flu.As a matter of fact it is a component of this years flu shot and we considerate to be about 85percent effective. ...Read more
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How long is a shot of penicillin good?
Penicllin: It depends upon the kind of penicillin. Regular penicillin (given iv) has a half life of only 1-2 hours but intramuscular penicillin types last longer. Procaine penicillin for 1-2 days and benzathine penicillin for about 3 weeks. ...Read more
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How long is the longest you can go between HPV vaccinations?
No limit BUT: The hpv vaccine is meant to be given three doses over 6-12 months with at least 4 months between dose 1 and 3. You should try to get the dosing done at the right times, but if you cannot you do not ever need to restart the series, just complete the series as directed once you can. There is no period that is too long in between, but do your best to complete is 6-12 months. ...Read more
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How long does the chicken pox vaccine last for children? Will a booster be needed in the future?
May need a booster: One dose of chickenpox vaccination will provide long term but probably not life long immunity. Immunity can be checked by a blood test. A booster maybe needed in the future. The effectiveness of the vaccination depends on the individual. Some people (1 in 5)will still get chickenpox despite the vaccination but they tend to get a much milder form of the disease. ...Read more
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I'm curious as to how long is the flu shot effective?
Define effective: The flu strains mutate often. Each year the predominant strains change. The flu vaccine is developed yearly using 3 strains that are circulating and already causing flu in so many places that a they are expected to continue.The vaccine stimulate production of antibodies to the included strains that last for years. However, the flu mutates so often, the benefit can be limited to one season. ...Read more
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How long is the flu contagious for in nursing home?
Up to 2 weeks?: The virus binds to and enters the tracheobronchial ciliated epithelium by utilizing the viral surface hemagglutinin (h antigen). Viral replication then occurs. Peak viral shedding occurs in the first 48 to 72 hours of exposure to the virus, then declines and becomes undetectable within 10 days. Children and immunocompromised people may shed virus for several weeks. [11]. ...Read more
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How long is typhoid vaccine good?
Depends on type: The inactivated "killed" shot form lasts for two years. The oral attenuated "live" form given as a series of capsules every other day as four doses lasts for five years. ...Read more
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How much time is the menactra vaccine good for?
3 TO 5 YEARS: The immunity starts declining after 3 years and may last till 5 years after the vaccine is given.After that you may need a booster. ...Read more
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How many shot does the tuberculosis vaccine require and after the treatment is complete how long does it take for me to be immune?
There is no immunity: I assume you're talking to the only available vaccine that has been around since 1921, this is also known as bcg. Vaccine provides a tiny amount of protection for small group of people only. It seems to be safe however you will test positive for tuberculosis for the rest of your life. ...Read more
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How long is the tdap vaccine effective for?
EFFECTIVE 10 YEARS: It is recommended a booster be given every ten years, as first tdap is given at age of 11, to children who have completed primary vaccination ate age four with five doses of dtap, that is three doses in first year, one in second year after age 15 months, fifth at or after age 4 years. Only exception is if there is a dirty cut after 5 years than a booster of tetanus toxoid or combined tdap may be given. ...Read more
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How expensive is the flu vaccine?
Varies by Location: If you have insurance it is covered by most insurance without any copay and is available at most drug stores like CVS/WALGREN and others.Also available at your doctor' office If you have no insurance it may cost you approx. 25 to 30 dollars in NJ.Price may vary in other states ...Read more
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How long does it take for symptoms of avian flu to kill a bird?
10 days or never: Avian flu (h5n1) will run its course in birds in about ten days - if the bird survives (and most do) they will not be shedding virus after approx 10 and are then no longer a risk. Unfortunately the flu virus is fairly stable and a person can get infected after simply touching a contaminated surface. Fortunately, we haven't had big outbreaks of avian flu in the west (yet!). ...Read more
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How important is the pneumococcal vaccine for my baby?
Extremely Important: Pneumococcal vaccine, also known as prevnar13, protects your infant against the most common bacterial cause of meningitis and pneumonia, as well as ear and blood infections. The risks of the vaccine are minimal and pale in comparison to the diseases prevented. ...Read more
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How long does the Gardasil vaccination stay effective in your body?
HPV vaccination: These vaccines are relatively new, so the 'final' answer isn't known. The 2 HPV vaccines -Gardasil & Cervarix are highly effective in preventing HPV for the types included in the vaccine. Data seems to show protection against persistent cervical HPV 16/18 infections for up to 8 years-the length of time research follow-up has been done. Still a good idea though to practice safe sex; 2 avoid disease ...Read more
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Teach prek. So for how long is flu contagious?
About 8 days: For one day before symptoms to 7 days after the start of symptoms. See this site for more info. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/disease.htm. ...Read more
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Which is the name for the vaccine for cholera and how does it work?
Vaxchora: “Vaxchora is a live, attenuated vaccine. The V. choleraevaccine strain in Vaxchora produces an incomplete, nontoxic version of the cholera toxin. Vaxchora replicates in the gastrointestinal tract.” It induces an anticholera immune response. REF: https://www.paxvaxconnect.com/vaxchora?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=vaxchora&utm_campaign=HCP%20Brand ...Read more
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How long is
flu vaccine effective?
For one: Flu season. The viral strains protected against - change each year. ...Read more
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How important is it to get a flu shot in assisted living?
VERY: This is a most vulnerable population and it is critical they are vaccinated. ...Read more
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Vaccinations (Definition)
Latin word for cow, vacca, because of the smallpox/cowpox work of edward jenner, vaccination is the administration of a substance, live organism or otherwise, that stimulates the immune response to prevent a specific disease. Primarily a preventative procedure, some vaccines can ...Read more
Immunization (Definition)
The body is artificially exposed to a dead or weakened organism of a type able to cause disease. The body fights the organism and learns to protect itself, so disease will not develop if exposed to ...Read more
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