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Immunization

Immunization. 1. What you need to know. 2011-2012 Grade 7 Immunization Program. For females & males: Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Acellular Pertussis (dTap) Meningococcal C Hepatitis B. For females only: Human Papillomavirus (HPV ). 2. 3 immunization clinics

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Immunization

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  1. Immunization 1 What you need to know Prepared by Public Health Services 2011 Version 2.0 S:/Public Health/Teams/Immunization Program/School-Based Immunization/2011-2012/Resources & Forms

  2. 2011-2012Grade 7 Immunization Program • For females & males: • Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Acellular Pertussis (dTap) • Meningococcal C • Hepatitis B For females only: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 2 Presented by Public Health Services 2011 • 3 immunization clinics • 6 month vaccination schedule

  3. The importance of immunizations: 3 Vaccines save lives and are part of a Public Health success story • Some diseases, like tetanus, are spread in the environment • Other diseases, like diphtheria, are spread through direct physical contact (touching) or through the air (breathing, coughing) • Travel can spread rare diseases quickly • For many diseases that are prevented by vaccines, there are no effective treatments Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  4. Vaccine successes: Smallpox & Polio 4 • Smallpox was one of the most deadly diseases in human history • The virus was transmitted through the air when an infected person breathed out, coughed or sneezed • Children are no longer vaccinated against smallpox • Other example: Polio • Virus causes paralysis and breathing problems • Eliminated in most of the world (Salk vaccine, 1955) • If all children are vaccinated, polio will be eradicated (wiped out) Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  5. Smallpox 5 • Smallpox is a serious, contagious, and sometimes fatal disease • Caused by the variola virus • Eliminated by vaccines Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  6. How do vaccines work? 6 • Vaccines are weakened/killed versions of bacteria or viruses • “Mimic” infection in the body • Immune system uses antibodies & white blood cells to develop an “immune memory” against the disease virus antibody Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  7. Can I get sick from a vaccine? 7 • Vaccines are very safe • You cannot get tetanus, Diphtheria, pertussis, meningitis, HPV or Hepatitis B from a vaccine • Possible side effects: • pain, redness or swelling at the injection site • mild headache, fever, chills, diarrhea, nausea, body aches, low energy and sore joints Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  8. Tetanus 8 • Toxin affects the spinal cord  painful muscle spasm and seizures • Found in soil, rusty nails, animal bites, etc. • Even with treatment, tetanus can cause death • Last tetanus death in Canada was in 1991 Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  9. Diphtheria 9 • Caused by a toxin made by a bacteria that infect the nose, throat or skin • Spread through touching, coughing, sneezing • A thick membrane blocks the airway • Can cause nerve and kidney damage • Before the vaccine was created in the 1920s over 1000 deaths/year occurred in Canada • Since 1983, less than 5 cases/year Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  10. Pertussis 10 • Also known as “whooping cough” • Germs (bacteria) are spread through coughing • Before vaccine: 30,000-50,000 cases/year and 50-100 deaths • Today: 3,000 cases/year and 5 deaths/year Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  11. Meningitis 11 • Meningitis is an infection of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord • The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  12. Hepatitis B • Hepatitis B is a virus that causes the liver to swell, and can lead to other liver problems such as cancer. • There is no cure! • You can get it through blood and body fluids Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  13. Human Papilloma Virus • HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects both females and males • There are many types of HPV: • Some types of HPV are harmless • Some types of HPV lead to cervical cancer or genital warts • THERE IS NO CURE FOR HPV • HPV vaccine can prevent 2 types of viruses that cause cervical cancer and 2 types that cause genital warts 13 Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  14. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) 14 SEX? – A Healthy Sexuality Resource

  15. Clinic Day: The nurse’s role 15 • Our Public Health team can answer questions and provide support • We will also give you a paper record following the completion of your vaccines Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  16. Clinic Day: Tips to make it better Eat a healthy breakfast Wear a short-sleeved T-shirt Be a supportive friend for others RELAX: Go to your ‘happy place’! Presented by Public Health Services 2011

  17. Helpful Tips • Take slow deep Breaths • Sit up straight • Keep yourself distracted • Have a conversation with the nurse • Bring a comfort item to focus on

  18. ANY QUESTIONS? VACCINES: A great way to defend yourself 18 Presented by Public Health Services 2008

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