GENERAL ANATOMY
IMMUNE SYSTEM
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measles
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rubella
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meningitis
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mumps
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Detailed explanation-1: -Routine immunisation has now almost eliminated meningitis as a result of the mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Hib – A breakthrough in prevention. The Hib vaccine offers protection against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), one of the life-threatening bacterial causes of meningitis and septicaemia.
Detailed explanation-2: -The vaccine protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. CDC recommends children get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the United States, the vaccine is not given to babies under 1 year of age because they are too young to be immunized. Vaccines are also not given to those with immune system deficiencies. These people are susceptible to measles infection if they are exposed.