Vaccines
What is Vaccination
Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases, before they come into contact with them. It uses your body’s natural defenses to build resistance to specific infections and makes your immune system stronger. Vaccines train your immune system to create antibodies, just as it does when it’s exposed to a disease. However, because vaccines contain only killed or weakened forms of germs like viruses or bacteria, they do not cause the disease or put you at risk of its complications. Most vaccines are given by an injection, but some are given orally (by mouth) or sprayed into the nose.
- World Health Organization, Vaccines and immunization, 22 February 2021
Protect yourself and your loved ones against major diseases
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination
Cervical cancer is the term used for cancer of the part of our uterus (or womb) which connects to the innermost part of our vagina. A strong link has been established between cervical cancer and infection with certain strains of the Human Papillomavirus. Two vaccines, Gardasil and Cervarix are available for use in females from 9 to 25 years of age and is given in three doses over a 6-moth period. It also offers protection for cancers of the throat, anus and penis.
Hepatitis A Vaccination
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver and spreads by eating contaminated food or water, or through close contact with individuals infected with the virus. Thankfully, a vaccination that can prevent this is available. The vaccination consists of two doses which are given six months apart.
Hepatitis B Vaccination
Hepatitis B is a serious infection of the liver that can lead to liver damage and even liver cancer. It spreads through contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person. You should first test to see if you have previously been infected. The vaccination consists of two doses which are given six months apart.
Other Vaccines
Pneumococcal
infection is a bacterial infection that is spread by coughing, sneezing and contact with nasal fluids. Signs of infection include high fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If the brain is infected, there may be headaches and confusion. Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for all persons with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, heart and pulmonary diseases and for elderly people above 65 years of age.
Pneumococcal vaccines are vaccines against the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. Their use can prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.
Varicella / Shingles
Chickenpox (varicella) is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Shingles (herpes zoster infection) is caused by re-activation of the chicken-pox.
Zostavax is an FDA licensed vaccine that helps to reduce the risk of getting herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 50 years of age and older.
Chicken Pox
Chickenpox (varicella) is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Shingles (herpes zoster infection) is caused by re-activation of the chicken-pox.
Zostavax is an FDA licensed vaccine that helps to reduce the risk of getting herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 50 years of age and older.
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis - Boostrix
Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against three potentially life-threatening bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Td is a booster vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria
This vaccine prevents tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough. All adults who have not previously had a dose should get this vaccination. Booster shots are administered once every 10 years.
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Vaccines can only be prescribed and administered after a detailed consultation with a Doctor.
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Medical history, pre-existing health conditions and other factors will need to be taken into consideration.
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