Measles. Measles, one of the most contagious of all human infections, used to be a very common childhood disease. Most cases resolve without serious complications. In severe cases, however, measles can cause pneumonia, and in about 1 out of 1,000 cases it can lead to encephalitis (inflammation in the brain) or death. The risk for these severe complications is highest in the very young and very old. In pregnant women, measles increases the rates for miscarriage, low...
Read moreSeasonal flu vaccine has been widely recommended to people unless they are younger than six months of age, have a history of allergic... Read more »
Recently, the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices officially recommended that adults older than 60 years of age... Read more »
Summer is over and the hot weather seems to have gone away. The beginning of October signals the period of time when cough cold and flu... Read more »
Some of my patients have asked this question over the last four weeks. The answer is: We won't know for another couple of months. So far... Read more »
There is a lot of buzz every year about "The Flu Shot." The debate rages every fall, "should I or should I not get the vaccine?" There are... Read more »
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Generic Name: VARICELLA VIRUS VACCINE (SHINGLES) - INJECTIONPronounced: (VAR-i-SEL-a)Zoster Vaccine Live (PF) SubQ Precautions Before receiving... Read more »
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Herpes zoster Prevention Avoid touching the rash and blisters of persons with shingles or chickenpox if you have never had chickenpox or... Read more »
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VaccinationThere are two types of varicella vaccines:A chickenpox vaccine for vaccinating children, adolescents, and adultsA shingles vaccine for... Read more »
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Chickenpox (varicella) rarely causes complications, but it is not always harmless. It can cause hospitalization and, in rare cases, death.... Read more »
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Chickenpox Vaccine RecommendationsThe CDC recommends the following chickenpox (varicella) vaccination schedules for:Children ages 12 months - 12... Read more »