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Vaccinations
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 be used for therapy.
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Are vaccinations mandatory?
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Are vaccinations effective?
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How do you give vaccinations?
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How much time do vaccinations last?
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Are there advantages to vaccinations?
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Do I need to get my baby vaccinations?
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Do you need any vaccinations for rhodes?
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What vaccinations do one-year-olds need?
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What vaccinations are given up to age 2?
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Do you need vaccinations for going china?
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What are the pros and cons of vaccinations?
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A 66-year old female asked:
Traveling to japan. Do i need vaccinations?
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What vaccinations needed for trip to china?
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Can I get sick from my child's vaccinations?
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A 21-year old female asked about a male:
What can I expect at babys 2 month vaccinations?
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How do vaccinations affect the excretory system?
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What are the are vaccinations you need as an adult?
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A member asked:
If my child is sick, should I put off vaccinations?
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A 48-year old asked:
What to do if i'm not up to date with vaccinations?
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Is it possible to cleanse vaccinations from my body?
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What vaccinations are required for entry into the us?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: vaccinations?
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What are the common recommended vaccinations for adults?
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What vaccinations must a child have during his first year?
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What vaccinations do you need to get to travel to Botswana?
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What do you advise if I'm not up to date with vaccinations?
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Do you think I'll need vaccinations for traveling to sweden?
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What can happen to the baby if the vaccinations are not given?
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What vaccinations do you need to get before traveling to Iraq?
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How come kids don't get their shots (vaccinations) in the butt?
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