FAQS about vaccines
- Are there any vaccine side effects? And if there are side effects are they severe? There are side effects with vaccines, but they are usually mild and non life threatening.
- Why should I vaccinate my child? Why is it important? Its is important to vaccinate your child so he/she has protection from deadly diseases. It is important every child is vaccinated because that would prevent the spread of disease among children and other populations.
- Does the MMR vaccine really cause autism? No the MMR vaccine does not cause austism. There are no links between autism and the MMR vaccine. The article that suggested this has been disproven.
- What disease do the vaccine prevent? Vaccines prevent a lot of diseases both bacterial and viral. Here is a link where you will find vaccine preventable diseases. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/default.htm
- Where can I get vaccines? You can get a vaccine at pharmacies, doctors offices, public clinics, and any other departments that offer health care services.
- How much do vaccine cost? Vaccines are usually covered by insurance and if you are not insured here is a link with detailed prices of vaccines. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/awardees/vaccine-management/price-list/
- What kind of materials are in vaccines? And do they hurt my body? Vaccines contain animal products, they sometimes contain yeast and other food products that could be harmful to people who have an allergic reaction to vaccines.
- Do vaccine only apply to children? No they do not there are some vaccines that can be administered to adults and adults can also get booster shots.
- I am an uninsured illegal immigrant how can I get vaccinated? You can go to a doctors office and pay for your vaccine. Although some states offer free vaccines for undocumented workers. And definitely free vaccines should be offered to your child.
- How are vaccines made? Are they really made in eggs? Some vaccines are made in eggs this picture below is how they make flu vaccines.
Karen, for your ninth question regarding free vaccination for illegal immigrants, I am curious about how that situation would be handled. Other than that, I thought your FAQ list was quite thorough in scope and depth of explanation, especially the seventh question and its corresponding answer.
ReplyDeleteThese are great FAQs! I never knew vaccines were made in eggs, that is something new I learned.
ReplyDeleteVaccination is one of the most controversial issues, even after massive research of their importance. Nonetheless, I always thought that vaccination is one of the most difficult topic to form FAQs, since there are so many technicalities, but you did a good job in addressing many of the unknowns that nonscience parent or patient might ask. Good job!
ReplyDeletevaccines made in eggs? I hadn't known that. As always, a clear and informative post Karen. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThis F&Q is very informative and makes a clear understanding for parents on when to vaccinate their children and why! it is very important to get children vaccinate and the more parents know about what is true and what is not about the vaccine the more comfortable and more safe parents will feel about having their children vaccinated.
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