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Yes, in most cases. Because large amounts of medical supplies, antibiotics and vaccines could be needed, a special national stockpile of these items has been created. Special "push packs" of these supplies can be delivered anywhere in the US within
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A vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of MMR vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small. Getting MMR vaccine is much safer than getting any of these three
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There are 2 uses for this vaccine. Are you talking about preventing TB? What Is the BCG vaccine? The Bacille Calmette-Guerin vaccine, or BCG, prevents TB. The vaccine contains live, weakened bacteria. It is given as shot in the muscle. Who Should
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DPI&F is developing a training program for veterinary surgeons and their assistants delivering the vaccination program. There is also a national online training program for vets.
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No. Vaccine manufacturers and others are sheltered from product liability lawsuits by a special 1986 act of Congress. (See the US Code 42 USC 300aa for details.) This act set up a fund to compensate those who can prove serious injury from vaccines.
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According to the CDC, only vaccines without adjuvants will be used in the US during the 2009 season, which includes both the nasal spray vaccines and the injections. Because the safety of these adjuvants is unproven, the CDC reports that there is
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The following groups are recommended not to receive nasal spray flu vaccines, including the 2009 H1N1 vaccine: • Children younger than 2 years of age • Pregnant women • People 50 years of age and older • Children under 5 years of age with a history
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Yes. ALL providers, even those currently participating in our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program must pre-register with NYSDOH. The information provided will assist NYSDOH and local health departments in allocating H1N1 vaccine throughout the State,
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Pregnancy can increase the risk for complications from the flu, and pregnant women are more likely to be hospitalized from complications of the flu than non-pregnant women of the same age. Women who will be beyond the first 3 months of pregnancy
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Both the vaccine and the supplies required to administer the vaccine will be provided by the Federal government at no charge. Reimbursement for vaccine administration is likely to be covered by most private health insurers and will be covered by
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