we r movng out of india how will igv my2yr old daughter polio drops?will she be exposed to dt disease?
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Please note that vaccines for infants are common all over the world. They are not restricted to India or any specific country. Whenever you reach the other country, just contact a reputed hospital or child specialist there and you will get these vaccines there also.
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Interesting question! Good for you! Polio spreads from contact, insect vectors, probably like a cold does. It is relatively contagious, and causes some very serious, life threatening symptoms. The virus invades the myalin sheaths that surround the nerves, rendering the nerves useless..cannot get electrical signals thru...If the lung nerves are involve, cannot breath without an aparatus. Causes paralysis of limbs, etc...one nasty disease. We have had vaccine for this since the 50's, but people have become lax about the vaccine and polio is popping its ugly head up again. \nHIV is spread through intimate contact and exchange of body fluids (not spit..so kiss to your heart's content), causes mild flu-like symptoms, then 'goes to sleep' with no sypmtoms while it sets itself up in the T cells of the body. Sooner or later, the virus bomb goes off and destroys the immune system. People die of illnesses such as pneumonia, cancers, cytomegalo, etc. because their immune system cannot fight off disease. IT is never good news to find you have either disease, but with polio, most people had a mild case, recovered just fine. HIV...no one recovers. Only with constant medication can life be extended, and even then, there is plenty of reason to believe that eventually, the virus will become resistant to the meds, bloom, and then death. The biggest difference is mode of transmission..we ALL know how NOT to get HIV/AIDS! That the disease is still climbing in numbers is so stupid. Either people think it can't happen to them, or they are just plain retarded. A simple thing like a condome can prevent transmission of HIV. With Polio, there is no guarantee that you won't catch it..just by being in the area of an infected person who doesn't even know they have it. Differences...yes. But both are nasty infections with potentially deadly results.
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Could be chicken pox's but I've never heard of anything that comes and goes. Measles, mumps, German measles...it could be a number of things. Your best bet would be to call her pediatrician in the morning and set up an appointment ASAP. It could be serious.
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Has your doctor considered that she might have pneumonia?  Asthma?  Bronchitis?  I would take her back to the doctor and have him get a chest x-ray.  It is better to be safe than sorry.  It is coming in to the season for RSV.  RSV is like a cold for us but when infants and toddlers get this it is much worse for them.  My son had RSV, was in hospital for 5 days and then developed asthma from this, he is three now and still has to have breathing treatments at home every once in a while.  \n\nAlso, something to consider is reflux.  Reflux will make her cough as well.  Try holding her as upright as possible for at least 30 to 45 minutes after all bottles.  If this helps the coughing then you will know. \n\nI hope this information helps.  Make your doctor do something.  In the meantime try the last thing I said for a day or so.  But absolutely go back to the doctor.\n\nGood luck!!
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Dr. Richard Bruno is one of the country's leading experts on polio and post-polio sequelae.  His site is at http://members.aol.com/harvestctr/pps/bios.html.  I would start with him and go from there.
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They would do a chest xray for TB and most probably will draw some blood for testing against HIV, Rubella, and other stuff. If you have all your medical records regarding shots that he took as a kid it might help.
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Stand outside primary and junior schools in England and ask mothers dropping off their brats in their 4X4 s to sponser you. Try to emulate Mark thatcher and get lost - and you'll get on the news. With luck they won't find you....  Learn to spell across before you go and have some injections and that sort of thing. Second thoughts - that's for wimps - go and catch something nasty and tell us all about it when you get back. Shites across Africa with luck!
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my daughter is 7 months and also has it don't worry if she eats right and does what the doctor says she will be fine..i was scared to death when i found out my daughter had it but so far no medication is required..she sees the doctor 2 times a weak and baby is fine ...she will be OK..most pregnant women get it and it usually goes away after the baby is born...she will be fine
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/impetigo.html
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I go fishing frequently and ticks can occasionally be an issue. It's probably going to be OK. If she was a little older you could use a tiny pair of pointy tweezers to remove the head, but at her age I suppose she wouldn't like that too much. The head is very small (think grain of sand or smaller) and should either work itself out through natural sloughing off of skin cells over time, or more likely will be dissolved by antibodies. Inspect the site periodically for redness/tenderness, signs of an infection, but I doubt you'll have a problem. If there have been cases of Lyme disease in your area, take her in just to be safe. Hope this helped.
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Hopefully no vaccinations will be given.\n\nDo NOT get vaccinated.\n\nA vaccinated person is MORE likely to get a disease than  a non-vaccinated person. The whole theory of vaccination is flawed. It causes a weakening of the immune system thus making those who are innoculated more susceptible to disease.\nThere are so many awful side effects to vaccination that it should be considered extremely dangerous.\nJust sit back and think for a while.\nIs there any sense in injecting a disease directly into your body.\nWe have been subjected to an awful mind control program to enable the drug manufacturers to make a fortune.\n\nThe Vaccination Hoax\nhttp://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html\n\n\nIf you go to the vaccination liberation web page, at\nhttp://www.vaclib.org/exemption.htm\nYou will find all the forms necessary to provide exemption for your child.\n\nIf you want to study the history of vaccination, see\nhttp://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/vaccination.html
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Try this site. Maybe it will give you some insight.  \n\nwww.who.int/vaccines-documents/DocsPDF/www9532.pdf
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BRATS diet- for us its Bananas, easily digested but high in vitamins and sugars, Rice, applesauce and toast w/o butter and saltines.  If you boil the rice in extra water, let it cool and sip it, not much taste but the starch helps your GI tract. If she is throwing up or has diarrhea for more than 24 - 36 hrs, contact a local ER or her Dr.  many virulent strains of gastroenteritis virus's going round and she may need IV fluids. and meds.\n\nmy son was sick for 9 days!
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A toddler’s health is something parents should be concerned about because at this stage a toddler is very active, they encounter many new things and do a lot of dangerous things. Because toddlers are more active and because many parents tend to go to more places once children begin getting older the chances of colds and flu increase, parents should prepare.\nImmunizations\n\nParents should be up to date on their children’s vaccinations, vaccinations are very important tools that help prevent various childhood diseases and protect against germs that are floating in the air.\n\nEach time a child is immunized a parent is given a shot record that keeps track of all of the vaccinations a child has received. Parents should keep this shot record in a safe place at all times and if a parent isn’t quite sure if their child is up to date or not a quick call to the pediatrician or local health department should help a parent make sure.\n\nFever\n\nMost parents never think about what they will do when their toddler is feverish. At the first sign of fever take the toddlers temperature reading and call the pediatrician or the pharmacist to ask what type of pain reliever is best but most will recommend Tylenol or Motrin, follow the dosage directions on the packaging. \n\nPlace the toddler in the bathtub for a lukewarm bath because sometimes a bath can counteract to reduce a fever. \n\nAfter the bath the toddler should be dressed in warm clothing to keep them snug, usually a temperature can be brought down this way but it may return within hours.  Give the toddler another bath if needed but if a fever is high and refuses to come down, take the toddler to the doctor or emergency room because a fever could be a sign of something simple or serious. \n\nDiarrhea\n\nToddlers tend to experiment with lots of food that sometimes results with diarrhea! When in doubt or in severe cases, call the pediatrician or pharmacist for direction but do not give anyone with diarrhea milk or dairy products; instead go to the market to purchase pediatric drinks made specifically for little tots with diarrhea. \n\nThe ideal meal for a toddler with diarrhea is rice and bread or if the toddler doesn’t have much of an appetite a couple of pieces of toast or some crackers is great. The point is to get some absorbent into the stomach to absorb the painful liquid. \n\nIt’s also important to drink lots of liquid because with diarrhea it’s easy to become dehydrated. Clear drinks such as water, ginger ale, sprite or 7-up are acceptable but avoid darker liquid drinks or juices with a lot of sugar.\n\nCuts & Scrapes\n\nOne thing that parents should brace for are injuries, just in case. Toddlers are on the move and sometimes a scrape on the knee or the elbow is inevitable. A first aid kit is a must.\n\nWhile some cuts and scrapes are worse than others they should always be cleaned with an antibiotic spray or a liquid like hydrogen peroxide to reduce the risk of infection. Neosporin is an excellent ointment to aid in the healing process and use a band-aid to finish off. \n\nFalls\n\nFalls are pretty tricky and head injuries … even worse. If a toddler falls, even if there are no marks left behind, keep a close eye on them and if they act even a tad bit strange take them to a physician immediately. Head injuries can be very serious and they are nothing to be played around with.\n\nThe risk of concussion or internal damage is to high to leave up to chance.\n\nIf a toddler falls inspect them closely to make sure there are no hidden injuries, talk to them, ask them if they are okay and monitor them closely for at least two hours after, do not let a toddler go to sleep after a bump on the head. It’s always best to call a pediatrician or the hospital emergency room.\n\nToddlers are adorable mini people that need lots of supervision and toddlers are rough and tough tots that love action, just keep it safe.
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I would think the two problems would be:\n1. Exposure - you'd be exposed to a lot of illnesses and then you'd be bringing them home to your children who don't have as strong immune systems.\n\n2. Child care - my neice works in a hospital and works a lot of odd hours. Finding child care can sometimes be a problem for her. Plus if the child is sick, she's not allowed to take the time to stay home, so you have to find care for a sick child, which is even harder!
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the kid who has HIV is in more risk than all the others.  they are susceptible to all kinds of disease and can die with a simple cold.  let him wear a mask and just say it was a super hero costume.  Practice good hygiene in your center.  Don't isolate the kid.  But keep your eyes open so as not too let anyone exchange body fluids accidentally
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DTaP is now available and IPV has been recently introduced. The cmbined vaccine is not available in India currently