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Tetanus Vaccine
Tetanus is a severe disease that can sometimes lead to death. It is essential to vaccinate infants and children against it.
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Pertussis Vaccine
Pertussis is an infectious disease that causes severe coughing fits. It may cause stopped breathing episodes (sleep apnea) and even death among babies. The pertussis vaccine is administered as part of the DTaP-IPV/Hib vaccine.
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- 21 Oct 2025
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The Haemophilus Influenzae B (Hib) Vaccine
The bacterium Haemophilus influenzae B can cause meningitis, blood infections, and even death. Hib disease is most common in infants aged 4-5 years.
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- 21 Oct 2025
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Polio Vaccine
The poliovirus can lead to paralysis and has no cure. The vaccine is administered as part of the DTap+IPV+Hib vaccine. The vaccine prevents a severe illness and paralysis.
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- 21 Oct 2025
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Rubella Vaccine
Rubella is a viral disease with potential complications like inflammation of the brain and bleeding problems. In pregnant women, it can lead to a miscarriage or fetal damage.
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- 21 Oct 2025
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Chickenpox Vaccine
Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The vaccine is typically administered as part of the MMRV vaccine.
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- 21 Oct 2025
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Measles Vaccine
The MMRV vaccine contains protection against measles as well as a rare, long-term complication—a brain degenerative illness.
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- 21 Oct 2025
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Mumps Vaccine
Mumps is an infectious disease. Its complications may include meningitis, infertility among boys, and deafness. Therefore, it is crucial to get vaccinated.
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- 21 Oct 2025
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Pre-pregnancy Vaccine for Measles, Mumps and Rubella
It is important to receive the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine before pregnancy, especially for women who have not had these diseases or have not been vaccinated against them in the past. These diseases increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defects in the fetus.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Pre-pregnancy Vaccine for Chickenpox (Varicella)
The smallpox vaccine is only given to women before they get pregnant if they have never had the disease and were never vaccinated. Getting smallpox while pregnant increases the risk of serious illness and birth defects in babies.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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