Adult Vaccinations

Stephanie El-Chakieh  |  FamilyVacationist.com Traveling with kids exposes us to new family travel adventures, but it can also expose our immune systems to unfamiliar diseases, ones not covered by routine vaccinations in our home countries. For this reason, travel vaccines are a vital part of preparation for international travel to certain countries or regions of the world. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, close to 2.4 million children from the United States travel internationally every year. And when it comes to illness, kids face similar risks as adults – but depending on their age, kids may not have completed their routine vaccine schedule. When you consider vaccines for international travel, different recommendations sometimes apply to children.  Traveling with kids:   When do you need a child travel consent form? What to know about travel vaccinations Pre-travel immunizations at a travel clinic can protect you and your childr...

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New Delhi: In the last two years since COVID-19 , our lives have been greatly affected both physically and mentally. While many who contracted the disease saw a significant low down in their immunity, the rest of us pulled up our socks and worked towards boosting it. Here are some common indicators our body gives to show that there is something wrong with our immunity that needs immediate attention: Always feeling tired: Tiredness and fatigue are a part of adult life. We do feel tired after a ton of chores that take our entire day. But that is different from the tiredness you feel when you wake up or get back from a break or holiday. This constant feeling of sluggishness is a sign of low immunity. Persistent low energy levels need a thorough check-up from doctors. Stress and anxiety: It is okay to feel stressed sometimes because of a situation. But if it becomes a recurrent happening with high-level stress and anxiety all the time, it is a clear indication of something wrong with the...

Some people with COVID-19 experience neck pain, soreness, and stiffness. In some cases, neck pain can be a persistent symptom of long COVID. Muscle pain is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. It is usually mild and will go away in a few days, but rarely, it may signal a serious complication, such as meningitis. COVID-19 symptoms vary from person to person and will depend on whether someone has received vaccinations, which strain of COVID-19 they have, and whether they have any other health conditions. For instance, a person who already has muscle or neck pain may find that it worsens when they develop COVID-19. Usually, people can manage COVID-19-related neck pain at home. If they have severe symptoms or if their pain does not resolve, they should seek medical care. Read more to learn about the link between neck pain and COVID-19, how to manage it, and more. Share on Pinterest MODEL RELEASED. Woman touching her neck and back. 932738130 female, woman, plain background, grey ba...

Rashes are common skin irritations that may be caused by allergies, diseases, or infections. Bacteria, fungi, or viruses can cause an infection. A viral rash is a skin rash resulting from a viral infection like chickenpox, rubella, or measles. A viral rash often occurs with other symptoms associated with the underlying viral infection. This can make it hard to know the source of the rash and the need for treatment. This article explains how to identify common viral rashes in adults and children based on typical symptoms and unique characteristics. It also discusses treatments and when to seek a medical evaluation for viral rashes. Matic Grmek / Getty Images What Is a Viral Rash? A viral rash, also known as a viral exanthem , is a skin rash or eruption that commonly occurs as a symptom of a viral infection. It develops as an immune reaction to a virus. A viral rash can vary in size, appearance, and intensity. It can sometimes cause itching...

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A new study has found that a highly antibiotic-resistant strain of the superbug MRSA -- methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus -- has emerged in livestock in the last 50 years, probably due to widespread antibiotic use in pig farming. The strain, called CC398, has become the dominant type of MRSA in European livestock in the past fifty years. It is also a growing cause of human MRSA infections. The study found that CC398 has maintained its antibiotic resistance over decades in pigs and other livestock. And it is capable of rapidly adapting to human hosts while maintaining this antibiotic resistance. The results highlight the potential threat that this strain of MRSA poses to public health. It has been associated with increasing numbers of human infections, in people who have and have not had direct contact with livestock. "Historically high levels of antibiotic use may have led to the evolution of this highly antibiotic resistant strain of MRSA on pig farms," sa...

by Diana Pi, M.D. The 2nd edition of Dr. William Rowley's anti-vaccine pamphlet depicts cowpox victims, including Ann Davis, who allegedly sprouted horns after vaccination. Pondering vaccine hesitancy, I thought, "If COVID-19 disfigured like smallpox, people would be more vaccine-inclined." Well, history proves me wrong. Deadly, highly contagious, and mutilating, smallpox plagued mankind since prehistoric times. In 18th century Europe, most were infected. Of those, 1/3 would die; many went blind.    Between the 16th and 18th centuries, smallpox traveled with European settlers and decimated native populations in America and Africa. The 16th century Spanish conquistador, Hernán Cortés, ascending the smallpox-plagued Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec, described, "We could not walk without treading on the bodies and heads of dead Indians … the stench was so bad that no one could endure it....

Hepatitis B (sometimes referred to as hep B) is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It typically causes symptoms like stomach pain, dark urine, fatigue, fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), diarrhea, vomiting, and clay-colored stools. In rare cases, hepatitis B can lead to life-threatening complications like liver failure, liver cancer, or cirrhosis (liver scarring).   The hepatitis B vaccine is a shot, typically injected into the arm, that protects against hepatitis B in babies, children, and adults. It is an important way to protect yourself and your children from HBV infection. Hepatitis B vaccine is universally recommended for infants, children, and adults up to age 60 without regard for risk factors. It is recommended for those 60 and over who have risk factors and is optional for any in that age group who want protection. This article will discuss the recommended hepatitis vaccine schedule for children and adult...