As most parents will understand, severe illnesses requiring same-day sick care appointments are a cause of stress for children. Fortunately, learning some facts about common childhood diseases and scheduling the necessary vaccinations can prevent the need for emergency medical visits. Measles and hepatitis A are two serious illnesses that can be prevented through vaccination, but many Cumming, GA parents will have questions about these diseases. Let’s look at some of the crucial details about measles and hepatitis A in children.
Hepatitis A Facts
What is hepatitis? Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected. Heavy alcohol use, some medications, toxins, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is most often caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Although all types of viral hepatitis can cause similar symptoms, they are spread in different ways, have different treatments, and some are more serious than others.
Protect Families & Communities with MMR Vaccine
The MMR shot is very safe and effective at preventing measles (as well as mumps and rubella). Vaccines, like any medicine, can have side effects. But most people who get the MMR shot have no side effects. The side effects that do occur are usually very mild, such as a fever, rash, soreness or swelling where the shot was given, or temporary pain and stiffness in the joints (mostly in teens and adults). More serious side effects are rare. Children should receive two doses of the MMR vaccine through our immunization services. The first dose should be given when children are 12 to 15 months old and the second dose when they are 4 to 6 years old.
Measles Symptoms
Things To Know If You Choose Not To Vaccine
Visit Our Cumming Office for Pediatric Vaccinations
Informing the community of both Measles and Hepatitis A is something we feel strongly about. Happily serving Cumming, Alpharetta, Vickery, Johns Creek, and more Vickery Pediatrics has been helping children healthy from 0-21 for years. Contact us at (678) 990-2501 today for more information regarding this post or our services.
