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I want to know about vaccinations for children. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My child is 4 years old. I want to know some information on vaccinations. As parents, we are totally unaware of vaccinations to be given according to her age. Could you kindly provide information on the recommended vaccines, the schedule for administering each vaccine, and any additional... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! It is essential to follow the recommended immunization schedule to protect your child from various infectious diseases. Below, I will outline a general vaccination schedule for a 4-year-old child based on the U.S. Centers for Disea... Read Full »
What precautions should I take to avoid bubonic plague?
Query: Hello doctor, Considering the recent occurrence of bubonic plague in certain regions where I am about to go on a trip, what specific safety measures should travelers take to minimize the risk of contracting the illness? Are there any health advisories or particular preventative actions that relev... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. While the recent bubonic plague cases, in the place you are about to travel, are rare, it is necessary to take precautions when visiting areas where the disease is known to occur. Here are some safety measures and preve... Read Full »
My 35-year-old friend is diagnosed with dengue. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My friend is 35 years old. She was diagnosed with dengue last week. What preventive measures can individuals take to reduce the risk of contracting dengue fever? How do you differentiate it from other common illnesses? What are the complications faced due to dengue fever? Is there any ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to.icliniq.com. I have read your question in detail and can understand your concern. To help your friend reduce the risk of contracting dengue fever and understand its complications, differentiation from other illnesses, and the availability of a vaccine, I will provide you with the f... Read Full »
How do I safeguard my daughter against bubonic plague?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to get some information regarding the spread of bubonic plague and how I can safeguard my daughter against it. As a mother, I am deeply concerned about her health and well-being, especially with the recent news about outbreaks. Please provide some guidance on the common ways buboni... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I will provide information on the bubonic plague, its transmission, symptoms, precautions, and available preventive measures. The bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is primarily transmitted through the bite of in... Read Full »
I am concerned about the impending flu season. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a little concerned about the impending flu season. I want to make sure that my family is protected to the best of my ability. So, I wanted to know what causes flu season, and how effective is the vaccine. Given the circumstances, should I take additional precautions this year wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, Flu or influenza season is primarily caused by the circulation of influenza viruses. However, the timing of the flu season is different in different countries. The effectiveness of the flu vaccine ranged from moderate to high. It can vary fr... Read Full »
I want to know about vaccinations. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,My child is four years old. I want to know some information on vaccinations. As a parent, we are unaware of the vaccinations to be given according to her age. Could you kindly provide information on the recommended vaccines, the schedule for administering each vaccine, and any additiona... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern as a parent. I will provide you with comprehensive information on vaccinations for your 4-year-old child. The vaccination schedule may vary slightly depending on the country you live in, but I will give you a general gu... Read Full »
My child is 1-year-old. I need advise regarding my child vaccination.
Query: Hello doctor, I need advice regarding my child vaccination. I am moving abroad, and the treatments are pending. My kid has completed one year. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. By one year of age, a child should have received birth vaccines like BCG (bacilli Calmette-Guerin), polio drops. Then three monthly shots of DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus), Hib (Hemophilus influenzae type b), polio injection and hepatitis B. 2. By nine ... Read Full »
Is the efficacy higher if the gap between two COVID shots is increased?
Query: Hi doctor, I heard that the second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine taken 12 to 16 weeks apart gives an efficacy of 90%. In contrast, four to six weeks offers only 79%. But one remains exposed to the virus for three months with 40 to 50% higher risk than with 4 to 6% as only one dose gives protection of... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will go by what is approved. The gap between the first and second dose is four weeks for most vaccines except Sputnik, where it is 21 days. Studies have concluded that increasing the gap to six to eight weeks between the first and second dose increases antibody prod... Read Full »
Why do I need a polio clearance to get a visa?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to understand why I need to have a polio clearance to get a visa to a certain country. Has polio not been eradicated from most countries? I need to fly to another country and the visa is on hold as I have not got the proof of having been vaccinated for polio. If the disease has... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Polio clearance or proof of vaccination is often required for visa purposes as a precautionary measure to prevent the possible spread of the disease to the country you are visiting, even if polio has been eradicated from most countries. P... Read Full »
How do vaccines contribute to herd immunity against polio?
Query: Hello doctor,I understand that polio has been eradicated, but I am curious about the necessity of continued vaccination. Could you explain the rationale behind ongoing vaccination efforts despite the elimination of the virus? Specifically, I am interested in understanding how vaccines contribute to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The success rate for polio eradication stands at approximately 99 percent; however, some countries still harbor wild-type poliovirus due to incomplete immunization of children. This poses a global risk as long as the virus remains ende... Read Full »