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Childhood immunizations
Used to introduce antigens to people so that they can build antibodies against disease. Most immunizations are given in series with booster shots given in time to improve immune response.
Dr. Kelly Kane reviewed this
27 year experience in Pediatrics
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What are recommended childhood immunizations?
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What causes autism, do you really get it from childhood immunizations or is it genetic?
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Haven't had immunizations since childhood. Am 36 now. Should I get a tetatnus booster? Is it safe or even necessary to get after so long?
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At what age should one start adult immunization after the childhood immunization?
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Longlasting effects of childhood immunization?
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Can immunization with certain vaccines against childhood diseases cause or trigger disorders such as autism?
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Where Can I take my child for her immunizations and routine check up s around Johannesburg?
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Why are immunizations important in children?
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What kind of immunizations are usually administered to children?
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What is a justifiable child immunization?
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Is there any correlation between immunizations and eczema in children?
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How can you safely give a young child an immunization when they're already sick?
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Immunization infants how important is immunization for infant children and what are the risk
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Why are immunizations not passed on to children?
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I need to know who can a child infect after he has immunizations?
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Which immunizations does my child need before starting kindergarten?
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I don't believe in immunizations. Am I or my child more likely to contract diphtheria?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Is it correct that Taking shower for a child in the day he gets immunization can cause sickness for him? Thanks
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When a child has immunizations for starting kindergarten, is the tetanus booster one of the shots?
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Is it possible that a child had the three vaccinations on the same date during a triple immunization process?
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Can you please tell me the immunization and tuberculosis requirements for a child care?
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What can I do to help prevent my child from getting an infection after an immunization?
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Is it advisable for me to take my child for her immunization vaccines at this point of time,won't this expose her to covid-19 ?
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Can a child still get rubella after an MMR immunization?
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Can you suggest how to get child immunization medical records from a doctor who isn't practicing anymore?
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Do immunizations help prevent sepsis in children?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I had MMR vaccination as a child in the correct immunization sequence. Do most people get MMR again as an adult? I had an adult MMR as well, but I'm curious if that is the norm to get it again as an adult?
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How can I get child immunization medical records from a doctor who's retired?
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