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Rotavirus - Vaccine Basics

Rotavirus causes acute gastroenteritis, which can cause intense diarrhea and vomiting in infants and children worldwide. There are two rotavirus vaccines currently licensed to vaccinate babies in the United States: RotaTeq® (RV5) is administered in 3 doses at the ages of 2 months, 4 months and 6 months Rotarix® (RV1) is administered in 2 doses at the ages of 2 months and 4 months. This first dose of either vaccine is most effective if it is given before the child is 15 weeks old. Children should receive all doses of rotavirus vaccine before they reach 8 months of age. Both vaccines are oral (taken by mouth and ingested). The rotavirus vaccine can be given at the same time as other childhood vaccines. Millions of babies in the United States have received the rotavirus vaccine safely. However, some studies have shown a small increase in cases of intussusception by vaccination against rotavirus. Intestinal intussusception is an intestinal blockage that is treated in a hospital

Types of Dengue

Dengue fever is a fever that can not be seen without the symptoms of dengue fever. Dengue fever can begin with a mild fever in the situation, but after that it will result in the deadly status of the victim. The symptoms usually last a week, but in some cases they begin to reappear two or three days. There are many types of dengue that affect life and can lead to conditions that threaten life. They are as follows: Dengue fever The symptoms of dengue are less common in small children, and in adults and in adult children these symptoms occur. They are as follows: The fever appears suddenly and is maintained for 3-7 days of the period. Strong headache especially in the back of the head. Pain in the muscles and joints of a victim, especially in the ankle and elbow. The taste of the mouth has changed. They can be exposed to vomiting, stomach pain and loss of appetite. Eruptions, itchy skin, legs etc. There is a small bleeding in the body part, such as nose, gum, etc., which is a

Zika virus

Highlights Zika's disease is caused by a virus that is primarily produced by Aedes mosquitoes. People with zika symptoms are symptoms such as mild fever, acne, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. These symptoms are usually 2 to 7 days. There is a scientific consensus that the Zika virus is a cause of micro-infection and Guillain-Barré syndrome. References to other neurological complications are also studied. introduction The Zika virus is a mosquito-transmitted taste trail that was identified in Uganda in 1947 by monkeys through a network that marked the yellow color. He was later identified by humankind in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania. Interruptions of Zika virus are included in Africa, America, Asia and the Pacific. From 1960 to 1980, human infections were observed in Africa and Asia, usually accompanied by mild illness. The first major alteration of the disease caused by Zika infection occurred in the Federated States of Mi