Symptoms of IMMUNIZATIONS, CHILDHOOD

There are vaccines that prevent other diseases. These vaccines are not recommended for all children. Click on the disease to get more information Hepatitis A Lyme disease Influenza Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease. Hepatitis A can cause "flu-like" symptoms, yellow skin (jaundice), severe stomach pains, and diarrhea. Hepatitis A is found in the stool of people who have the disease. It can be given to others by close contact with an infected person or by eating foods that an infected person touches. HepA is the shot against Hepatitis A. HepA shots are recommended for children, two years of age or older, who live in areas where there is a high number of Hepatitis A cases. To find out more, contact your local public health department or your doctor. Lyme disease Lyme disease is a serious disease caused by being bitten by an infected tick. About three days after a person is infected with lyme disease, there is usually a round, red, rash that is 2 inches wide or more. This rash usually gets bigger every day and disappears in about a month. Lyme disease can cause pain and swelling of the joints, numbness in the face, changes in the heartbeat, and problems with memory. The Lyme disease vaccine can prevent this disease. The vaccine is recommended for people between 15 and 70 years of age who live in an area where Lyme disease is a problem. To find our more, contact your doctor or the local public health department. Influenza Influenza is a disease that can cause serious illness in elderly persons or children and/or adults with health problems. Influenza can cause sore throat, fever, cough, chills, headache, and muscle aches. The influenza vaccine is offered every year in October and November. Parents of children with asthma, weakened immune systems, HIV/AIDS, and other health problems should check with their child's doctor to see if their child should receive this vaccine.