Vaccines

There are many types of vaccinations, generally they prevent disease and have a material strong positive outcome.

Many countries have rolled out combination vaccines with remarkably positive results for decades such as –

  • MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) and
  • DPT or DTap or Tdap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis / Whooping Cough).

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History Of Vaccines

Edward Jenner is credited with being a pioneer over 200 years ago. Since the 1940s there have been many mainstream successful vaccination developments. Other forms of inoculation date back centuries.

Diphtheria

A serious bacterial condition of the throat that can be life threatening.

Measles

A serious viral respiratory illness that can be life threatening if complications are allowed to develop.

Mumps

Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by a virus. It typically starts with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite. It can be serious but generally resolves in around two weeks.

Rubella

Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus. Most people who get rubella usually have a mild illness, with symptoms that can include a low-grade fever, sore throat, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.

Tetanus

Tetanus is a serious infection caused by bacteria. When these bacteria enter the body, they produce a toxin that causes painful muscle contractions. Another name for tetanus is “lockjaw”. It often causes a person’s neck and jaw muscles to lock, making it hard to open the mouth or swallow.

Pertussis

Whooping cough (pertussis) can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies. 


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