Vaccination against influenza has its pros and cons.
This is the largest study to date to show that maternal
vaccination against influenza is feasible and effective, even in one of the world's least developed countries.
Not exact matches
Additionally, the mother's immunity obtained by
vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough and
influenza can protect the baby from these diseases, and breastfeeding can reduce fever rate after infant immunization.
National
Influenza Vaccination Week — December 7th — 13th The Oneida County Health Department reminds everyone that the best protection
against the flu is the flu vaccine and encourages everyone 6 - months and older who has not yet received a flu shot to do so during National
Influenza Immunization Week — December 7th — 13th.
In a series of experiments, the researchers found that 95 % of mice vaccinated with the investigational cocktail were protected
against a lethal challenge with eight different
influenza strains expressing seven different
influenza A subtypes, compared to only 5 % of mice who received mock
vaccinations.
«Although this is preclinical work, the strategy warrants further investigation because it holds promise as a simple, economical way to overcome the major limitation of current flu
vaccination strategies and may provide broad protection
against seasonal and pandemic
influenza,» added Elliott.
Legal loopholes Each US state sets its own
vaccination policies, and most will not generally allow children to attend public school unless they have been vaccinated
against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough); hepatitis B; the Haemophilus
influenzae bacterium; measles, mumps and rubella; polio; and varicella (chicken pox).
«Because severe cases of
influenza may be prevented by 2 mechanisms, the effectiveness of
vaccination against severe
influenza may be greater than that for mild cases, and the benefit of
influenza vaccination may be greater than that estimated in previous studies.
Guidelines recommend that
vaccinations should be used to protect
against certain infections, such as
influenza and pneumonia.
The recommended
vaccination schedule was inactivated vaccine
against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus
influenzae type b (DTaP - IPV - Hib) administered at ages 3, 5, and 12 months; and MMR at age 15 months.
Unlike antibodies elicited by annual
influenza vaccinations, most neutralizing antibodies induced by pandemic H1N1 infection were broadly cross-reactive
against epitopes in the hemagglutinin (HA) stalk and head domain of multiple
influenza strains.
On the basis of the current studies as well as previous reports on the use of intradermal immunization
against influenza, hepatitis B, rabies, and other infectious diseases, 2,3,8 it is becoming clear that use of the intradermal route may at least partially overcome the relatively poor
influenza - specific immune responses seen in certain at - risk populations, particularly the elderly, in whom the immune response in general is known to diminish with age.9 Moreover, in times of shortage, the dose - sparing intradermal approach might be particularly well suited to the young, healthy persons included in the CDC's high - priority group for
vaccination, such as health care workers, as well as to younger, otherwise healthy populations in general.
Central Veterinary Associates currently offers
vaccinations against canine
influenza and pet boarding services and provides emergency care in the event an animal becomes sick.
Vaccination against other pathogens causing respiratory disease may help prevent more common respiratory pathogens from becoming secondary infections in a respiratory tract already compromised by
influenza infection.
«If you want to have a proactive strategy to protect
against the unpredictability of canine
influenza virus, the best preventive strategy is
vaccination,» said Crawford.»
Make sure you inquire about
vaccination against Canine
Influenza, a viral respiratory tract infection.
We currently offer
vaccinations against rabies, distemper / parvo / parainfuenza / hepatitis / corona / leptosporosis, bordetella (kennel cough), canine
influenza, and lyme disease.
We also carry the H3N8 vaccine to protect
against the other know canine
influenza vaccination H3H8.
Vaccinations are available and veterinarians say it's the best way to protect
against the canine
influenza virus.
Discuss additional risk - based
vaccination needs annually with your veterinarian for protection
against equine
influenza, equine herpesvirus, strangles, leptospirosis and more.
Vaccination against other pathogens causing respiratory disease (such as Bordetella, adenovirus and parainfluenza) may help prevent more common respiratory pathogens from becoming secondary infections in a respiratory tract already compromised by
influenza infection.
Vaccination against canine
influenza virus may be a helpful tool in limiting disease in the shelter setting.
Discuss your dog's specific risk factors with your veterinarian to determine whether
vaccination against canine
influenza is appropriate for your pet.
A
vaccination can help protect
against certain strains of canine
influenza.
Consider your horse's lifestyle and discuss with your veterinarian if he may benefit from risk - based
vaccinations to help protect
against diseases such as equine
influenza, equine herpesvirus or strangles.
Your veterinarian may recommend additional
vaccinations against diseases like feline leukemia, Lyme, or even canine
influenza, if your pet's geography and regular routines put them at risk.