Vaccines
A vaccine is an agent made up of a killed (or severely weakened) bacteria or virus that stimulates antibody production in the body, but does not cause infection. Vaccines have been created for many diseases, including:
- Measles
- Mumps
- Polio
- Hepatitis
- Rubella
Vaccines are considered safe for the majority of people to whom they are administered. However, in a small percentage of cases, vaccines have been known to cause allergic reactions, chronic medical conditions such as chronic arthritis, or even death.
Side Effects of Vaccines
Numerous side effects have been linked with vaccines, including:
- Anaphylactic shock - an allergic reaction characterized by a drop in blood pressure and breathing difficulties. If not treated immediately, anaphylactic shock can lead to death.
- Encephalitis - inflammation of the brain.
- Chronic arthritis - a condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints.
- Vaccine-strain polio - the polio vaccine has been known to lead to polio infection in some patients.
- Vaccine-strain measles - the measles vaccine has been known to lead to measles infection in some patients.
- Intussusception - a condition characterized by the intestine folding in upon itself.
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