By ULY CLINIC staff
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Vaccination/Immunization
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Vaccination is a process of introducing biological agents (inactivated or attenuated organisms or their products) into the body to stimulate immune system to protect the body against diseases.​
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* Do not give after 14 days
** Do not give after 9 months
Note: to prevent neonatal tetanus, women of child bearing age should receive
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Tetanus Toxoid vaccine as per national guideline
Absolute contraindication to immunization
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Acute severe illness at the time of vaccination.
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A severe systemic reaction to a previous dose of vaccine, i.e.
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Anaphylaxis, convulsion or altered level of consciousness within 72 hours of vaccination.
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Live vaccine such as BCG, OPV, Rota virus, MR should not be administered to severely immunocompromised children.
Last Updated on 21.08.2020
References
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Tanzanian Standard treatment guideline for children edition 2017, page 42-43
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