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Subject: Vacinations
Category: Health > Conditions and Diseases
Asked by: mrfrog-ga
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Posted: 01 Sep 2005 15:56 PDT
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Question ID: 563282
I'm looking for a site (or sites) that list how long vacinations (all
the major ones, at least) are (generally) good for -- in other words,
how long before you need your booster shot of xyz.

Clarification of Question by mrfrog-ga on 01 Sep 2005 15:57 PDT
Of course, it would help if I could spell "vaccinations" ... :-)
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Subject: Re: Vacinations
Answered By: bobbie7-ga on 01 Sep 2005 17:12 PDT
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
Hello Mrfrog,

Below you will find the results of my search for vaccination information.


Cerebrospinal meningitis  
Vaccination: duration: 3 years
http://www.airfrance.com/double6/passage3.nsf/(LookupPublishedWeb)/en-PRATI-pratique_vaccination?OpenDocument#Con1


DTP - Diphtheria Tetanus Polio  
After 18: a booster injection every 10 years
http://www.airfrance.com/double6/passage3.nsf/(LookupPublishedWeb)/en-PRATI-pratique_vaccination?OpenDocument#Con2


Hepatitis A 
For the first vaccination, one injection two to three weeks before leaving, 
one booster 6 to 12 months later, followed by one booster every 10 years
http://www.airfrance.com/double6/passage3.nsf/(LookupPublishedWeb)/en-PRATI-pratique_vaccination?OpenDocument#Con3


Hepatitis B  
two injections at one month intervals then one injection six months
later http://www.airfrance.com/double6/passage3.nsf/(LookupPublishedWeb)/en-PRATI-pratique_vaccination?OpenDocument#Con4


?The duration of vaccine-induced antibody and protection from
hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has been evaluated among vaccinated
infants, juveniles, and adults (5,12--14). Studies indicate that
although loss of detectable anti-HBs has ranged from 13% to 60% by
9--15 years after vaccination, immune memory provides protection from
HBV infection, and protection remains intact for >15 years, the
longest period for which follow-up data are available (5,12--14).
Because of the long duration of protection afforded by the 3-dose
vaccine series, booster doses of vaccine are not needed among
vaccinated immunocompetent juveniles or adults.?
CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5201a2.htm


Japanese encephalitis  
three injections at day 0, day 7, day 30 (the last injection can be
taken as early as day 14)
booster after one year.
http://www.airfrance.com/double6/passage3.nsf/(LookupPublishedWeb)/en-PRATI-pratique_vaccination?OpenDocument#Con5


Rabies  
three injections on day 0, day 7, and day 28 (the last injection can
be taken as early as day 21),
booster after one year then every five years,
http://www.airfrance.com/double6/passage3.nsf/(LookupPublishedWeb)/en-PRATI-pratique_vaccination?OpenDocument#Con6


Tickborne encephalitis  
two injections at one-month intervals (may be shortened to 15 days).
Between the ages of 3 and 16 years, the first injection ishalf the
usual dose
- first booster after 9-12 months
- then every three years.
http://www.airfrance.com/double6/passage3.nsf/(LookupPublishedWeb)/en-PRATI-pratique_vaccination?OpenDocument#Con7


Typhoid fever  
duration: three years
http://www.airfrance.com/double6/passage3.nsf/(LookupPublishedWeb)/en-PRATI-pratique_vaccination?OpenDocument#Con8


Yellow fever
duration: 10 years
http://www.airfrance.com/double6/passage3.nsf/(LookupPublishedWeb)/en-PRATI-pratique_vaccination?OpenDocument#Con9


Source: Air France's Centre de Vaccinations Internationales
http://www.airfrance.com/double6/passage3.nsf/(LookupPublishedWeb)/en-PRATI-pratique_vaccination?OpenDocument


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Anthrax Vaccine

Duration of Efficacy 
?The duration of efficacy of AVA is unknown in humans. Data from
animal studies suggest that the duration of efficacy after two
inoculations might be 1--2 years?

CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4915a1.htm


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Lyme Disease Vaccine 

?Information regarding vaccine safety and efficacy beyond the
transmission season immediately after the third dose is not available.
Thus, the duration of protective immunity and need for booster doses
beyond the third dose are unknown.?

CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4807a1.htm


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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

?The duration of vaccine-induced immunity is unknown, but serologic
and epidemiologic data collected during 30 years of live vaccine use
indicate both the persistence of antibody and continuing protection
against infection?

CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00053391.htm


Recommendations of the ACIP
(Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices)
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/ACIP-list.htm


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Additional links of interest:

See Table 1.1 Revaccination (booster) schedules
http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=intro&obj=cert-requirements1.htm&cssNav=browseoyb


Travelers' Health: Vaccinations
Vaccination recommendations for travelers of all ages; yellow fever
vaccination recommendations by country
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/vaccinat.htm


Search terms used: 
Vaccinations booster shot
vaccination immunity duration


I hope the information provided is helpful!


Best regards,
Bobbie7
mrfrog-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars
Great!  Thank you for the help -- that was all I needed and more.   :-)

Comments  
Subject: Re: Vacinations
From: suzeanne-ga on 09 Dec 2005 16:11 PST
 
Here are some resources for Lyme disease information. I have Lyme
Disease and these have been helpful to me. My research shows no
vaccine for Lyme disease as of this date.
http://www.lyme.org
http://www.lyme-disease-research-database.com
http://www.lymenet.org

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