Yellow fever was eliminated in the US before the vaccine was developed, through controlling mosquitoes. Urban areas can control mosquito spread, but it’s harder in rainforests, where monkeys can also spread the virus. Vaccination is crucial but faces myths and misinformation. Proof of vaccination is necessary for travel to affected areas.
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Crying non-stop for 3 hours or more after a vaccine can be scary. Fortunately, DTaP crying is not caused by encephalitis or any other terrible thing you might read about. It is a painful local reaction.
What Causes Non-Stop Crying After DTaP Vaccines? Read More »
The rash that your child can get after their MMR vaccine is not a sign that they have developed full-blown measles, instead, it is a mild vaccine reaction that will quickly go away without any treatment.
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Hypotonic-hyporesponsive episodes were more common after the older DTP vaccines, but still didn’t cause any long term problems and aren’t a good reason to skip or delay your child’s vaccines.
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