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How Vaccines Work?

How Vaccines Work?

Vaccines prevent diseases according to Dr. Deepa Sharma, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care.
Vaccines create antibodies, which are the warriors that will protect the body from getting sick.

She also explains how polio and flu vaccines work.…

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Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Vaccine Preventable Diseases

The CDC recommends additional vaccines such as: hepatitis A and B, human papillomavirus (HPV), meningococcal, pneumococcal and shingles.

Dr. Deepa Sharma, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, explains how each type of vaccine works and how all of …

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Different Types of Vaccines

Different Types of Vaccines

Live virus vaccines, killed (inactivated) vaccines, toxoid vaccines and biosynthetic vaccines are currently available and Dr. Deepa Sharma, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, describes each one.
The doctor also talks about Hepatitis B vaccines. She says it’s …

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Vaccines During Pregnancy

Vaccines During Pregnancy

Whooping cough and flu vaccines during pregnancy are recommended by Doctor Alberto Sirven, Obstetrician-Gynecologist at West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

He explains when the woman gets vaccinated during this period, she transfers the antibodies to the unborn baby.

The doctor mentions …

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Prenatal Care: Healthy Tips

Prenatal Care: Healthy Tips

There are several things that a mother can do before becoming pregnant such as taking folic acid, quitting alcohol & drugs, making sure vaccines are current, controlling medical conditions, discussing medications with doctor and avoiding toxic substances. Dr. Sarah Bedell. …

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