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Vaccinations

• DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

  Protects children from 3 serious diseases:

  • Diphtheria - Causes throat infection and breathing problems.
  • Tetanus - Causes severe muscle stiffness and spasms.
  • Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - Causes long coughing fits and breathing difficulty.

• Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B)

  Prevents infections caused by Haemophilus Influenzae Type B bacteria:

  • Meningitis - Causes fever, headache, and stiff neck.
  • Pneumonia - Causes cough, fever, and chest pain.
  • Sepsis (Blood Infection) - Dangerous infection that spreads through the blood.

• Polio (Poliomyelitis)

  Prevents Poliomyelitis (a disease that can cause paralysis):

  • Poliovirus - Spreads through contact with infected stool or contaminated food and water.

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

  A combined vaccine that protects against:

  • Measles - Causes rash, fever, and possible complications Mumps - Causes swollen glands and fever.
  • Mumps - Causes swollen glands and fever.
  • Rubella - Can cause rash and serious birth defects if contracted during pregnancy.

• Hepatitis B (HepB)

  Prevents Hepatitis B virus infection, which can lead to:

  • Chronic Liver Disease - Can lead to serious complications over time.
  • Liver Failure - Causes confusion, yellow skin, and tiredness needs urgent medical care.
  • Liver Cancer - Can spread to other parts of the body early detection is very important.