What are the 14 diseases are protected from by routine vaccinations?
Polio The poliovirus is the virus that causes polio, a debilitating and potentially fatal viral disease. The virus can invade the brain and spinal cord of an infected individual, leading to paralysis. It travels from person to person. Through immunization polio was eradicated in the United States, and this nation has remained polio-free ever since. Tetanus Tetanus can be lethal and results in excruciating muscle rigidity and lockjaw. Every time we scraped, stabbed, scraped, or slashed ourselves on something metal as children, parents would warn us about the dangers of tetanus. The tetanus vaccination is now a component of the DTap vaccine, which fights illness. The Flu The influenza virus, which affects the nose, throat, and lungs, is what causes flu, a respiratory infection. The immune system, age, and state of health of a person can all have an impact on how the flu affects them. Did you know that children of any age can be at risk from the flu? Children with the flu may ...