Various Kinds Vaccine to Selected

Vaccine is intended as a form of prevention against various diseases. In addition to the usual mandatory vaccines given category, there are many more types of vaccines that are beneficial to human health.

BCG vaccine (prevention of tuberculosis / TB), OPV vaccine (polio drops), measles, and DPT vaccines, has become a series of vaccines that have been popular in the community.

However, there are several other types of vaccines, which is good for you to know, as reported by Health India.

MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)

MMR vaccine provides protection against mumps (mumps), measles (measles) and rubella (German measles). Immunizations are usually given to children over one year.

There is some controversy surrounding this vaccine-related issues impact on autism and inflammatory bowel disease. However, a study by the World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded that there was no evidence linking MMR vaccine to those conditions. However, the child may indeed have a fever and rash for seven to 10 days after injection.

Hepatitis B vaccine

As the name suggests this vaccine provides immunity against hepatitis B. Hepatitis is a viral infection that affects the liver and cause jaundice and other complications in the liver. At birth, if the mother has a history of hepatitis B positive, infants should be vaccinated within 12 hours after birth.

HPV vaccine (Human Pappiloma Virus)

To prevent cervical cancer, can be given to girls at age 10. However, there has been debate several times. Consult with your pediatrician, on the pros and cons of this vaccine.

HiB vaccine

To prevent meningitis (infection of the brain) caused by Hemophilus influenza virus B.

Typhoid vaccine

To prevent bacterial infection called typhoid spread through food or water contaminated by urine or feces of an infected person. Begins with fever, headache, diarrhea or constipation, rose spots on the chest, can cause an enlarged spleen and liver.

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

To prevent pneumococcal meningitis that affects children's brains or pneumonia. Unfortunately the cost of this vaccine is still quite high, so most parents do not opt ​​for this vaccine.

IPV (inactivated poliovirus Vaccines)

The vaccine is given in the form of injections. Basically, the same as the vaccine OPV (oral polio or polio drops), IPV vaccine is useful for preventing the disease poliomyelitis.

Rotavirus vaccine

Rotavirus is a disease common in children and cause death. Recent studies revealed rotavirus vaccine proved effective and provides broad protection.

WHO recommends giving the vaccine to prevent rotavirus infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration in children.

Influenza vaccine

Influenza immunization provides excellent protection against seasonal flu and lasts for one year. Influenza immunization is usually prepared every year are expected during the rainy season or cold.

Influenza immunization does not prevent infection with other viruses that can cause coughs, colds and other illnesses. Immunization only protects against the flu virus.