Adult Vaccinations

Monkeypox causes a rash that can look similar to other illnesses such as acne, herpes or syphilis. Two dermatologists told Insider the key differences between monkeypox and seven other rashes. Monkeypox spreads through close contact with an infected person or from touching contaminated items. Monkeypox can cause a rash that looks similar to other illnesses, including herpes or syphilis  — but there are some key differences, dermatologists told Insider.  Alongside a fever, a rash is one of the main symptoms of monkeypox. A recent study found that of 528 monkeypox cases diagnosed in 16 countries between April and June of this year, 95% had a rash, Insider previously reported. Monkeypox has spread rapidly in recent months. More than 21,000 people across 344 countries have caught it in an unusual outbreak that began i...

This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news.  If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Long COVID can be a severely debilitating condition for those who live with it, but the growing list of symptoms and conflicting estimates on how often it occurs make it incredibly difficult to measure exactly how many people it affects. Post-COVID-19 condition , as it's called by the World Health Organization (WHO), is also not an inevitability for most people who get infected, and it now appears significantly less common than earlier research suggested — thanks in part to vaccination . Based on data from the early in the pandemic, the WHO estimates placed the condition at a rate of between 10 to 20 per cent  of COVID-19 patients, while the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) states it can occur in between 30 to 40 per cent of those not hospitalized. Cana...

SciCheck Digest The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines teach the immune system to recognize and fight the coronavirus, greatly reducing the likelihood of severe disease if a person is infected. There is no evidence the vaccines impair immunity, as some, including Fox News' Tucker Carlson, have baselessly claimed. How safe are the vaccines? More than half a billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have now been administered in the U.S. and only a few, very rare, safety concerns have emerged. The vast majority of people experience only minor, temporary side effects such as pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, or muscle pain — or no side effects at all. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said...

Jul. 30—Clinics to administer vaccinations for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis will open in Colusa in August. The Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services will deliver immunizations commonly known as the TDAP vaccine to incoming seventh grade students. According to the California Department of Public Health, state law requires students to receive their first dose of a pertussis-containing vaccine on or after their 7th birthday. Immunization proof is required for students to advance to seventh grade and beyond. A vaccine clinic at the Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services office will be available on Aug. 2 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. A clinic at the Colusa County Free Library will be open Aug. 4, 9, 11, 16 and 18 at the same time. Health and Human Services officials encourage parents to vaccinate their children in order to prevent the spread and effects of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. While tetanus is transmitted through bacteria coming to contact with open ...

Swelling if not severe, is one of the symptoms of tetanus shot Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacteria known as Clostridium tetani. Tetanus unlike other bacterial infections requires a vaccine at birth and might be required later in life. As this shot is taken at birth and may not require timely boosters, it is important to understand how often one must get a tetanus shot. Tetanus cannot spread from one person to another. This bacteria transfers one's body through dirty and manured materials. However, it can only travel through one's body through any cuts or wounds they have received through dirty and contaminated objects. When does one get a tetanus shot? Like various other vaccines, there are certain time slots assigned to when one must take a tetanus shot. Here are the designated times you are expected to take a shot: DTaP: This tetanus shot is given around birth, following the first few months a baby is born. This shot also protects the baby from whooping cough. It shield...

Clostridioides difficile infection, often referred to as  C. diff, is a bacterial infection in the digestive system. C. diff is a highly infectious bacterium that can cause a range of symptoms, most commonly diarrhea—or loose stools—cramping, indigestion, stomach upset, and bloating. C. diff infections usually are transmitted through healthcare settings such as in hospitals and nursing facilities. C. diff infections are often linked to the recent use of antibiotics. Antibiotic drugs kill bacteria and can, therefore, disrupt the balance of normal bacteria that live in the digestive system.  Recurrence of C. diff infection is common, with around 10% to 20% of people experiencing a repeat infection. Learn about the most common reasons for recurrence and how to manage a C. diff reinfection below.   Catherine McQueen / Getty Images How Common Is Recurrence? Recurrence of infection—or reinfection—is common with C...

The World Health Organization (WHO) is organizing a special virtual talk show to commemorate World TB Day on 24 March. This will put the spotlight on TB under the theme - ' Invest to End TB. Save Lives ' to convey the urgent need to invest resources to ramp up the fight against TB and achieve the commitments to end TB made by global leaders. This is especially critical in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic that has put End TB progress at risk, and to ensure equitable access to prevention and care in line with WHO's drive towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. The event will take place in a talk-show format with speakers connected by video on  WHO's interactive web-platform- End TB Forum. The main speakers will include Ministers, leaders and other high-level government representatives, Heads of Agencies,  TB survivors, civil society and partners. The Show will be broadcast live, with interactive Q&A from the audience online. Background: ...

There has been an exponential increase in the number of marijuana users throughout the world. The percentage of marijuana users of ages 12 years and older increased from 11% in 2002 to 17.5% in 2019 in the United States [1]. Cannabis refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant [2]. It is often used as a recreational drug. Cannabis is used in several ways. These include smoking it, eating it as edibles, baking it into desserts, or vaping it [3]. There is a growing body of literature on the several ill effects of cannabis use on humans. Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is an underappreciated risk of using cannabis that affects 10% of the 193 million cannabis users worldwide [4]. To further perpetuate this problem, the legalization of non-medical cannabis use in some First-World countries may boost the predominance of CUD by making more potent cannabis products more readily accessible at a lower price [4]. One school of thought is...