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 experience coughing, fever, pains, exhaustion, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Hepatitis B

Did you know that complications from hepatitis B cause more than 780,000 deaths annually in the world? Hepatitis B can be transmitted by bodily fluids like blood. Since the hepatitis B virus can pass from an infected mother to child at birth, it is highly harmful for newborns.

Hepatitis A

Since the 1995 development of the Hepatitis A vaccine, the number of cases has been drastically reduced in the United States. Contagious liver disease hepatitis A can be spread from person to person or by tainted food and water. Vaccinating against hepatitis A is a good way to help your baby stay Hep A-free and healthy!

Rubella

Sneezing and coughing can transmit rubella. It poses a particular risk to a pregnant lady and her unborn child. If a pregnant woman who has not had the rubella vaccine contracts the disease, she runs the risk of miscarrying or losing her unborn child.

 Hib

Because of immunizations, HIB is less well-known than some of the other disorders. Hib can seriously impair a child's immune system and result in mortality, brain damage, hearing loss, and other health problems. Most children with hib are under five years old.

Measles

Did you know that your child might contract the measles even two hours after a person who has the disease has left a room where they have been? Measles can be dangerous and is very contagious, especially in young children. Unvaccinated people can contract measles while travelling and carry it into the United States because the disease is widespread in other regions of the world.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Pertussis, sometimes known as whooping cough, is a seriously contagious illness that can be fatal to infants. Uncontrollable, violent coughing brought on by whooping cough can make it difficult to breathe. It gets its "whooping" appellation from the sudden intake of breath that occurs shortly after a coughing spell. This condition can also result in life-threatening breathing pauses in infants without any coughing at all.

Pneumococcal Disease

Streptococcus pneumonia is the bacterium that is responsible for this illness. It is extremely harmful for kids since it can lead to ear infections, sinus infections, pneumonia, and even meningitis. The body's generally germ-free organs including the brain and spinal cord can become infected.

Rotavirus

Most commonly affecting infants and young children, rotavirus is contagious and can cause severe watery diarrhea, frequently accompanied by vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. The illness can cause children to become extremely dehydrated, necessitating hospitalization. A child who is severely dehydrated risks dying if proper treatment is not given. One of the infant's first immunizations is against rotavirus.

Mumps

The most prominent symptoms of mumps are enlarged cheeks and a jaw. The salivary glands' enlargement is to blame for this. Fever, muscular and head aches, and fatigue are further symptoms. There is no cure for the contagious illness known as the mumps

 Chickenpox

A fever and itchy blistered skin rash are symptoms of the illness known as chickenpox. Particularly in infants, adults, and those with compromised immune systems, chickenpox can be dangerous and even fatal. Even healthy kids can become seriously ill. Vaccinating children at a young age is very crucial for maintaining their health.

Diphtheria

Due to the diphtheria vaccine given to infants, the majority of us only have a vague understanding of this ancient illness. The DTaP vaccine offers defence against pertussis, diphtheria, and tetanus. Although it is preventable, diphtheria is still a problem.

It may result in a thick coating in the back of the throat or nose, making it challenging to breathe or swallow. Additionally, diphtheria can cause mortality, paralysis, and heart failure.