Immunizations |
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What is a vaccine?
Entire or portions of dead or weakened bacteria/viruses that are responsible for certain diseases, causing the immune system to produce antibodies that protect the the person from the disease.
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What are the two most common reactions to the vaccine?
Fever & Pain/Discomfort at the injection site
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True/False: Vaccination is contraindicated in children with allergies to eggs?
False
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What are 2 contraindications for vaccination
Severe Asthma (or flu)
Pregnancy Immuno-suppressed Allergies to vaccine Guillaume-Barre |