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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B, Polio, and Haemophilus Influenzae type b vaccine
2015-10-08
Diphtheria is caused by bacteria that infect the nose and throat. These bacteria release a poison that may cause breathing problems due to the throat closing over as a result of a grayish membrane developing. In addition, heart failure and paralysis may occur. The bacteria that...
Hepatitis A Vaccine
2015-10-08
What is Hepatitis A and what are the complications of having Hepatitis A disease?
Hepatitis A is one of several types of hepatitis virus that attack the liver. It is most commonly spread by contact with the feces of an infected person either directly (person to person, sexual activity,...
Hepatitis B Vaccine
2015-10-08
What is Hepatitis B and what are the complications of having Hepatitis B disease?
Hepatitis B is one of several types of hepatitis virus that attack the liver. It is spread from person to person through contact with infected blood and body fluids in one of the following ways:
through a break in...
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccine - (Tdap or dTap)
2015-10-05
This vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) diseases. This vaccine is used as a booster dose to those vaccines received prior to age seven years and it will boost immunity against these diseases. It may also be used as a primary series for those aged seven...