A gift of nature as well as science, medicine has evolved just as man and his environment. With the human system undergoing tremendous changes, medicine has offered solutions and increased longevity of life. However, it has not been an overnight miracle of wonderful discoveries and inventions. Here’s a look at the revolutionary wonder pills and an effort to bring home their journey.
Dr. Karan Sood, The Ketan K Foundation
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Immunization
Most vaccines are safe and can be administered in the presence of a recent mild illness, including low-grade fever. Vaccine recommendations change frequently; for up-to-date information regarding current vaccination recommendations, parents should refer to www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ and www.needletips.org/.
Influenza
Annual influenza vaccine is recommended for all persons aged >50 years; adults who are immunosuppressed or have chronic cardio-vascular…
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A new tetanus-diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is recommended for adolescents in place of the current tetanus-diphtheria vaccine…
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Pneumococcal Vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccine is associated with substantial reductions in morbidity and mortality among the elderly and high-risk adults…
ReadTetanus and Diphtheria
Booster tetanus diphtheria toxoid (Td) vaccinations are recommended every 10 years (as is provision of initial series…
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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Adults born before 1957 are generally considered immune to measles and mumps, but not necessarily to rubella….
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The ACIP recommends routine vaccination of females aged 11- 12 years and those <26 years who have not been previously…
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is routine for all infants 12-23 months of age, with a second dose 6 months later…
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Children are routinely vaccinated against hepatitis B. All adolescents and young adults not immunized in childhood…
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Varicella
Varicella vaccination is recommended for all children. Vaccination should be considered for any adult not immunized…
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Varicella zoster virus (VZV) vaccine has been endorsed by the ACIP for use in immunocompetent adults aged 60 years…
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Meningococcal Vaccine
A single dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) is recommended for all 11- to 12-year-olds…
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