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Should an animal who had a severe vaccine reaction be vaccinated in the future?

Frequently Asked Questions Related to Vaccination of Dogs
The decision to vaccinate an animal who has had a prior vaccine reaction must be made on an individual basis. The age and health status of the animal, severity of reaction, and risk of exposure to disease all need to be taken into account. If there is minimal risk that an animal would be exposed to the disease, vaccinations for that disease are discouraged in an animal who has experienced a prior severe vaccination reaction.
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I had a severe reaction after removing a tick, what can I do?

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If an individual reacts severely to a tick bite, then potentially a life threatening anaphylactic reaction may occur in the future and tick avoidance measures must be a priority. Until recently it was possible for such people to be desensitised, however this is no longer possible do to the non-availability of reagents. (BACK)
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Back when people were being vaccinated, how often were they receiving the vaccine?

Questions and Answers about Smallpox and Smallpox Vaccinatio...
Yes -- both in general, and specifically for encephalitis, eczema vaccinatum, and generalized vaccinia (1968 US data).
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Is it true that those who were vaccinated previously have a lower risk of adverse reaction?

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Those who were vaccinated previously may have a lower risk of adverse reactions. It is appropriate for individuals, in deciding whether to be vaccinated, to consider whether they were vaccinated previously. Prospective vaccinees will be educated about the contraindications to smallpox vaccination in order to minimize serious adverse reactions to the vaccine.
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Will there be a pertussis vaccine for adults in the future?

NIP: FAQs/DTaP/DT/Td Clincial FAQs
There is a good chance that we will see a pertussis vaccine licensed for persons beyond childhood somewhere in the future. The hard questions to answer are: Who will get it? When will they get it? and How often will they get it? Currently there is no adult pertussis-containing vaccine licensed for this use in this country, but there is in Canada. We will have to see how the clinical trials go and how FDA and ACIP recommend its use.
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What should be done if someone has a reaction to a vaccine?

Frequently Asked Question - Childhood Immunizations
If someone is experiencing a severe reaction to a vaccine with symptoms such as difficulty breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, hives, weakness, or dizziness, call 911 or take him or her to the Emergency Room right away. For questions or concerns about mild to moderate vaccine reactions, contact your doctor. After any reaction, tell your doctor what happened, the date and time it happened, and when the vaccination was given.
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Could I Have a Severe Reaction to Emergency Contraceptive Pills?

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It's extremely unlikely that you will have any sudden or severe reaction to plan B. If by chance you find yourself with extreme nausea or a migraine, for example, contact your doctor or health clinic (your CLSC in Quebec) right away. Call your doctor immediately if you experience the following symptoms and signs of serious adverse effects:
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Is the vaccine expensive and how often do my cats need to be vaccinated?

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After your cat has gone through its more elaborate set of kitten-shots, the FeLV vaccine should be given once a year. If you adopt an adult cat and don't know if it has been vaccinated for FeLV, start it immediately on its annual shots. If you are unsure if your adult cat needs be vaccinated, talk to your vet. Prices vary between vets, locally and nationally. I surveyed readers of rec.pets.
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Who should not be vaccinated with influenza vaccine?

Influenza
Inactivated influenza vaccine should not be administered to persons known to have anaphylactic hypersensitivity to eggs or to other components of the influenza vaccine without first consulting a physician. Persons with acute febrile illness usually should not be vaccinated until their symptoms have abated. However, minor illnesses with or without fever do not contraindicate use of influenza vaccine, particularly among children with mild upper respiratory tract infection or allergic rhinitis.
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If my child had a bad reaction to a vaccine, will she still have to be immunized?

Indiana State Department of Health
Your school has a form that must be filled out by your doctor before your child attends school. Your doctor must indicate in writing that your child cannot receive further doses of that vaccine because of a bad reaction. If most of the other children in the school are fully immunized, then it is less likely that your child will be exposed to disease at school. For that reason, most schools are very strict about immunization requirements.
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What should I do if I have had a serious reaction to influenza vaccine?

Johnson County Public Health Department | JoCo Flu Website
Ask your doctor, nurse, or health department to file a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)* form, or call VAERS at 1-800-822-7967.
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How does the vaccine or medication get into the animal if there is no needle to pierce the skin?

MIT Canada FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
The vaccine or medication is forced under pressure through a tiny, sapphire crystal orifice just .008" or .010" in diameter (both orifices are provided with the unit). The pressurized medication exits in a thin jet with sufficient force to enter the skin. By adjusting the pressure, injections are placed at a pre- selected depth including intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular.
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What is the earliest age at which an animal can be safely vaccinated?

Frequently Asked Questions Related to Vaccination of Cats
In general, six to nine weeks is the earliest age at which a routine vaccination program should be started. Exceptions occur for animals who are in environments which would likely expose them to disease, e.g., humane shelters, breeding facilities, etc. These animals may benefit from earlier vaccinations. Vaccinating kittens and puppies less than 4-5 weeks of age, especially with modified live vaccines, can cause severe problems.
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Who should not be vaccinated?

Vaccines: VPD-VAC/Rotavirus/Vaccine FAQs
Your healthcare provider is the best source of information on the benefits and risks of vaccines. Before your child receives a dose of any vaccine, discuss with your healthcare provider any health problems that your child may have and any medications that your child is currently taking or has been prescribed. Also, discuss any concerns you might have about vaccination.
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If we can't travel now, will we be able to order the vaccine in the future through regular channels?

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This is our ultimate goal: To obtain formal licensing and US distribution so that all parents nationwide can receive this vaccine easily. If the response we receive from concerned parents is strong enough it will only facilitate that licensing process!
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If I want to be vaccinated, is vaccine available?

CapitalCare Medical Group
While vaccine is not currently available to the general public, the government has recently recommended vaccinating some physicians as well as other health care and emergency personnel.
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Is the vaccine effective? Why are there deaths among those vaccinated?

DOBBS AND THE VIRAL ENCEPHALITIS OUTBREAK
The vaccine is effective in over 90% of those receiving 3 doses but there is still some who will not get protection. No vaccine is 100% effective. In those who died despite adequate vaccination, we have to prove that the cause of death is JE before we say that the vaccine failed to protect. It must be remembered other viruses and complications from underlying illnesses can be confused with JE.
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If I get my cat vaccinated, isn't there a chance that it will catch the virus from the vaccine?

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No. As of July 1992, all of the vaccines which are approved for sale in the United States are incapable of causing a positive FeLV test result. (Sorry, but I don't have figures for vaccines in other countries. If anyone does, feel free to append them onto this FAQ.)
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Can my horse get a reaction to the vaccine?

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A vaccine reaction is possible. The main signs are heat and local swelling around the injection site. The horse may also appear tired and be off its feed for a day or two. Occasionally, a more adverse reaction occurs within a few hours of vaccination and this appears as a sudden increase in breathing rate and heart rate and sweating. This should be reported to your vet immediately.
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If I adopt an animal, should I have it vaccinated?

PCHS - Frequently Asked Questions
We require all adopted animals to see a vet within 60 days of adoption, and we recommend a general check-up and vaccinations.
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Will other staff be vaccinated in the future?

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In the future, during the second step of this vaccine program, the United States government may be offering smallpox vaccine to other health care workers. The goal of this first step of the pre-event smallpox vaccination program is to protect those health care workers who would be asked to "care for" the initial smallpox victims in the hospital once an outbreak is recognized or suspected.
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Can a tiny amount of food cause a severe allergic reaction?

National Peanut Board - Food Allergy Questions & Answers
Tiny amounts of a food can cause severe allergic reactions. Additionally, experts have not yet defined the smallest amount of food allergen that can be safely consumed by an allergic individual, and it is not correct that just “one little bite” of an allergy-causing food will not hurt you.
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What signs of a moderate or severe reaction should I look for?

Frequently Asked Question - Childhood Immunizations
After you or your child is vaccinated, look for any unusual conditions, such as a serious allergic reaction, high fever or behavior changes. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include difficulty breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, hives, paleness, weakness, a fast heart beat or dizziness, and swelling of the throat.
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What happens if I took medication several years ago and I had a severe allergic reaction to it?

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The pharmacist will contact your doctor to discuss the second-line drug process. Based on that conversation, the step therapy requirement can be overridden.
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Who should not get the vaccine?

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Has a moderate to severe illness. If this is the case, the person may receive the vaccine when feeling better.
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CDC Smallpox | FAQ About Smallpox Vaccine
People who should not get the vaccine include anyone who is allergic to the vaccine or any of its components(polymyxin B, streptomycin, chlortetracycline, neomycin); pregnant women; women who are breastfeeding; people who have, or have had, skin conditions (especially eczema and atopic dermatitis); and people with weakened immune systems, such as those who have received a transplant, are HIV positive, are receiving treatment for cancer, or are taking medications (like steroids) that suppress the.
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Will information about me be collected if I am vaccinated with the HPV vaccine?

The National HPV Vaccination Program - Frequently Asked Ques...
A National HPV Vaccination Program Register (HPV Register) is being developed by the Australian Government to collect data about the Program. Personal details identifying you will be kept confidential. Personal information collected will be used to evaluate the impact of the HPV Vaccination Program on cervical cancer rates, to issue reminders if the course is incomplete, to issue confirmation the course is complete and to contact vaccine recipients if booster doses are required.
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Who should not be vaccinated with the nasal-spray flu vaccine (LAIV)?

Influenza (Flu) FAQ : The Nasal-Spray Flu Vaccine
People with a medical condition that places them at high risk for complications from influenza, including those with chronic heart or lung disease, such as asthma or reactive airways disease; people with medical conditions such as diabetes or kidney failure; or people with illnesses that weaken the immune system, or who take medications that can weaken the immune system. No. The nasal-spray flu vaccine is approved for use only in healthy people between the ages of 5 and 49 years.
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Should People Who Have Been Vaccinated With BCG Vaccine Still Be Tested For TB?

Frequent Questions - Public Health Department (DEP)
Yes. BCG does not protect people from becoming infected with TB and will not change the results of a TB skin test. Most people who have had BCG vaccine received it when they were children. The potential for a TB skin test reaction caused by BCG usually goes away within a year. Although it is possible for a person to have a positive TB skin test reaction from BCG if they were given BCG vaccine more than once or when they were older, it is rare.
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