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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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Parents and Parenting
- 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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Parents and Parenting
- 02 Dec 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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Parents and Parenting
- 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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Pre-pregnancy Vaccine for HPV
The HPV vaccine is recommended for girls and women ages 9 to 26 as part of their vaccination schedule. It helps prevent cervical cancer and many cases of vulvar and vaginal cancer, and it can also protect unborn babies by preventing breathing problems and other issues.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy
Pregnant women and infants who contracted influenza are at increased risk of a serious disease.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Whooping Cough Vaccination During Pregnancy
Whooping cough poses a serious health risk for newborn babies. To safeguard your newborn or newborns and yourself, it is essential that you receive the whooping cough vaccine for each pregnancy.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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