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FAQs about COVID-19 vaccines Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebAn early monitoring report from Public Health England shows that between December 2020 - February 2021 when vaccinations for the elderly age group were …

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WebVaccine Knowledge is a source of independent, evidence-based information about vaccines and infectious diseases. We provide clear information on complex topics and back it up …

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COVID-19 vaccines Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebIn total, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved nine different COVID-19 vaccines for use in a public health emergency. This includes the six approved …

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What is a vaccine, and how do vaccines work

WebA vaccine is a type of medicine that trains the body’s immune system so that it can fight a disease it has not come into contact with before. Vaccines are designed to …

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COVID-19 Vaccines Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebCOVID-19 Vaccines. COVID-19 is a disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. This virus was first detected in December 2019 and has led to a pandemic, declared by the …

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FAQs about vaccines Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebThis page contains some of the most common questions, concerns and comments that people have about vaccines. If you have questions which are not …

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5-in-1 Vaccine Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebGlobal pentavalent vaccines are variations of the UK’s 5-in-1 vaccine, and recommended as part of routine childhood immunisations by the World Health …

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Influenza (flu) Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebThe World Health Organization monitors the virus throughout the world and advises which 3 or 4 strains should be covered by an annual flu vaccine. Vaccination …

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Teenage boosters (Tetanus, diphtheria and polio (Td/IPV))

WebThe teenage booster vaccines are available for all eligible people as part of the routine immunisation schedule in the UK and is given at around 14 years old in the UK schedule …

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Tuberculosis (TB) Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebIf TB is not treated it can be fatal, even in people with no other health issues. Around 350 people a year in the UK die from TB-related causes. The most severe forms …

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Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebCOVID-19 is a disease caused by a new type of coronavirus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This virus was first detected in …

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Shingles vaccine Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebIn December 2017 Public Health England published an evaluation of the first three years of the shingles vaccination programme in England (up to August 2016). This showed that …

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebIn 2010, the PCV vaccine was changed to Prevenar13 as it covers more strains of pneumococcal bacteria. Research in 2011 by the UK Health Protection Agency (now …

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MenC Vaccine (Meningococcal C Vaccine) Vaccine Knowledge …

WebClick here for an accessible text version of this graph. Sources: Public Health England , UK Health Security Agency and the Health Protection Agency Archive JCVI Advice. The …

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HPV Vaccine (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine) Vaccine Knowledge …

WebA two-dose vaccine schedule is offered at routine check-ups at sexual health (GUM) clinics and HIV clinics. See the Public Health England news item. Other individuals, such as …

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Hepatitis B Vaccine Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebThis vaccine gives protection against the hepatitis B virus, which is a major cause of serious liver disease, including liver cancer and cirrhosis (scarring of the liver, which prevents the …

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Measles Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebDuring this time, worldwide vaccination coverage also declined to its lowest level since 2008. See this World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control …

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6-in-1 Vaccine Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebAsk your GP, nurse or health visitor for advice if your child has a history of fits (febrile seizures) or has suffered a fit within 72 hours of a previous dose of the 6-in-1 …

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MenB Vaccine (Meningococcal B Vaccine) Vaccine Knowledge …

WebA new study by Public Health England shows that infant vaccination against MenB has resulted in a significant decline in cases of the disease in young children since the …

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Hib/MenC vaccine Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebSource: UK Health Security Agency. Following the introduction of the MenC vaccine in 1999, the number of cases of meningococcal disease caused by group C bacteria fell by …

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BCG Vaccine (TB vaccine) Vaccine Knowledge Project

WebHealth care workers who give vaccines know how to do this. In the UK between 1997 and 2003 there were a total of 130 reports of anaphylaxis following ALL immunisations. …

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MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine)

WebPublic Health England estimates that around 20 million measles cases and 4,500 deaths have been prevented in the UK since a measles vaccine was introduced in 1968. In …

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