Health Link

HealthLink

Vaccine

Over 50? Add These Vaccines To Your To-Do List

by

Factors that may impact vaccine recommendations? Adult immunizations are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC (Centers for Disease Control)) based on age, prior vaccinations, health, lifestyle, career, travel locations, and sexual activity. How do I determine my vaccination status? Speak with your parents or other carers to learn more … [Read more...] about Over 50? Add These Vaccines To Your To-Do List

Schedule and Side Effects Of Hib (H. influenzae Type B) Vaccine

by

In the early years of your baby’s childhood, it is the most important priority to keep the baby safe and healthy. It is also necessary to build up a proper immune system so that when your baby grows up, he or she can have enough physical ability to fight against any type of harmful diseases and thus stay fit and healthy. Often there are some micro-organisms such as bacteria, … [Read more...] about Schedule and Side Effects Of Hib (H. influenzae Type B) Vaccine

Hepatitis A and B Vaccine: Why You Should Get These?

by

What Is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a disease that is caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It affects your liver and can make you sick for several weeks to months. Children and adults- both might suffer from this liver-related disease, characterized by yellowing of skin, eyes, and nails along with vomiting and other digestion issues. Hepatitis A and B are some of the … [Read more...] about Hepatitis A and B Vaccine: Why You Should Get These?

The Vaccination Schedule For Your Baby

by

If you are the parent of a little child, your main priority always is to ensure your child's health and well-being. This includes taking them to your doctor's clinic for their 4-month well visits and vaccines. When babies are born, they can automatically fight against many infections. However, other pathogens are more dangerous, even lethal. Immunizations strengthen a baby's … [Read more...] about The Vaccination Schedule For Your Baby

HPV Vaccine: What You Need To Know?

by

What does HPV stand for? The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted illness or infection. HPV is an abbreviation that stands for human papillomavirus. It is a relatively common occurrence. Plenty of people who have this, do not experience or show any kind of symptoms, and for some, the infection may resolve on its own. However, some kinds of HPV can be the … [Read more...] about HPV Vaccine: What You Need To Know?

The Chickenpox Vaccine (Varicella): A Parent’s Responsibility

by

A simple answer can be drawn as chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The viral infection is highly contagious, and it is easily found in children but sometimes the virus can also be caught by adults. Adults as compared to children seem to have a higher tendency of developing life-threatening infections. People who have diseases like HIV, Cancer, or … [Read more...] about The Chickenpox Vaccine (Varicella): A Parent’s Responsibility

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) Vaccine

by

Overview Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (whooping cough) are all deadly diseases. Diphtheria is a disease that is responsible for breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and death. Tetanus is responsible for motor defects or muscle spasms and death. Pertussis is responsible for severe coughing in the case of infants, it is difficult to intake any food or drink … [Read more...] about Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) Vaccine

Polio Vaccine: All You Need to Know About It

by

Overview Polio is a disease caused by viral infection. The virus resides in the region of the throat and intestinal tract. It is responsible for the disability in people. Polio is a very challenging disease for the person who is suffering from it. What is Polio? As we all know, viral diseases are very contagious and bad news. We just need to go through proper … [Read more...] about Polio Vaccine: All You Need to Know About It

Rotavirus Vaccine: Everything You Need to Know About It

by

Overview Rotavirus (RV) When we heard about the fact that viruses do exist in an environment and they remain inactive until something makes them active. They require a host body so when they become active they can be responsible for fatal health conditions issues for that host body. The Rotavirus is one of them, the name somehow creates a picture similar to rotation, and … [Read more...] about Rotavirus Vaccine: Everything You Need to Know About It