The following content is from http://www.acvip.org by IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines & Immunization Practices.Original Article – http://acvip.org/parents/columns/measles.php What is measles? Measles is a serious respiratory disease (in the lungs and breathing tubes) that causes a rash and fever. It is very contagious. In rare cases, it can be deadly. What are the symptoms of […]
Chickenpox Vaccines
The following content is from http://www.acvip.org by IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines & Immunization Practices.Original Article – http://acvip.org/parents/columns/chickenpox.php What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is a disease that causes an itchy rash of blisters and a fever. A person with chickenpox may have a lot of blisters — as many as 500. The rash can spread over […]
Chickenpox – Varicella Vaccine
What Is Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine? The chickenpox vaccine protects against chickenpox (varicella), a common and very contagious childhood viral illness. Chickenpox Immunization Schedule The chickenpox vaccine is given by injection when kids are between 12 and 15 months old. They receive a booster shot for further protection at 4 to 6 years of age.Kids who […]