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kamundu wrote:Oral polio vaccine OPV is a live -attenuated virus. It is safe,
However, there is risk (although very small) of actually inducing polio when giving the vaccine in Areas with low OPV coverage. Thats why it was discontinued in the Western world where they use the injectable form.
Doc, there have been confirmed cases of OPV vaccine associated poliomyelitis at Daadab and Kakuma. But it is a rare phenomenon. Those who react this way usually have other problems that need to be addressed. Yes, kwa akina @Kiash ni IPV only usually given as a combined vaccine with tetanus, diphtheria etc. BTW starting 1 July 2014, Rotavirus vaccine will be given at all GoK facilities for free to all children. It's already in that purple GoK antenatal book (ehhh, I know Wazuans go to Aga Khan and Nairobi Hosp for ante-natal clinic so they might not have seen this book).  Ksh 12,000 jabs from paediatricians are a thing of the past "Occasionally I drop a tea cup to shatter on the floor. On purpose. I am not satisfied when it does not gather itself up again. Someday perhaps that cup will come together."
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Bykhovets wrote:kamundu wrote:Oral polio vaccine OPV is a live -attenuated virus. It is safe,
However, there is risk (although very small) of actually inducing polio when giving the vaccine in Areas with low OPV coverage. Thats why it was discontinued in the Western world where they use the injectable form.
Doc, there have been confirmed cases of OPV vaccine associated poliomyelitis at Daadab and Kakuma. But it is a rare phenomenon. Those who react this way usually have other problems that need to be addressed. Yes, kwa akina @Kiash ni IPV only usually given as a combined vaccine with tetanus, diphtheria etc. BTW starting 1 July 2014, Rotavirus vaccine will be given at all GoK facilities for free to all children. It's already in that purple GoK antenatal book (ehhh, I know Wazuans go to Aga Khan and Nairobi Hosp for ante-natal clinic so they might not have seen this book). Ksh 12,000 jabs from paediatricians are a thing of the past I think some NGO and MOH officials are laughing all the way to the bank..... Peace in our Homeland.
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Bykhovets wrote:kamundu wrote:Oral polio vaccine OPV is a live -attenuated virus. It is safe,
However, there is risk (although very small) of actually inducing polio when giving the vaccine in Areas with low OPV coverage. Thats why it was discontinued in the Western world where they use the injectable form.
Doc, there have been confirmed cases of OPV vaccine associated poliomyelitis at Daadab and Kakuma. But it is a rare phenomenon. Those who react this way usually have other problems that need to be addressed. Yes, kwa akina @Kiash ni IPV only usually given as a combined vaccine with tetanus, diphtheria etc. BTW starting 1 July 2014, Rotavirus vaccine will be given at all GoK facilities for free to all children. It's already in that purple GoK antenatal book (ehhh, I know Wazuans go to Aga Khan and Nairobi Hosp for ante-natal clinic so they might not have seen this book). Ksh 12,000 jabs from paediatricians are a thing of the past Very very unnecessary charges being levied on those nidro class wazuans visiting the "posh" hospitals. Portfolio: Sold
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Bykhovets wrote:kamundu wrote:Oral polio vaccine OPV is a live -attenuated virus. It is safe,
However, there is risk (although very small) of actually inducing polio when giving the vaccine in Areas with low OPV coverage. Thats why it was discontinued in the Western world where they use the injectable form.
Doc, there have been confirmed cases of OPV vaccine associated poliomyelitis at Daadab and Kakuma. But it is a rare phenomenon. Those who react this way usually have other problems that need to be addressed. Yes, kwa akina @Kiash ni IPV only usually given as a combined vaccine with tetanus, diphtheria etc. BTW starting 1 July 2014, Rotavirus vaccine will be given at all GoK facilities for free to all children. It's already in that purple GoK antenatal book (ehhh, I know Wazuans go to Aga Khan and Nairobi Hosp for ante-natal clinic so they might not have seen this book). Ksh 12,000 jabs from paediatricians are a thing of the past Surely you cannot fault someone for reading - and understanding - the 'fine print'. I have come to acknowledge that not everyone is "stupid" even if and when they act out of "ignorance". And that not everyone is "clever" even if and when they act out of "awareness".
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Muriel wrote:Bykhovets wrote:kamundu wrote:Oral polio vaccine OPV is a live -attenuated virus. It is safe,
However, there is risk (although very small) of actually inducing polio when giving the vaccine in Areas with low OPV coverage. Thats why it was discontinued in the Western world where they use the injectable form.
Doc, there have been confirmed cases of OPV vaccine associated poliomyelitis at Daadab and Kakuma. But it is a rare phenomenon. Those who react this way usually have other problems that need to be addressed. Yes, kwa akina @Kiash ni IPV only usually given as a combined vaccine with tetanus, diphtheria etc. BTW starting 1 July 2014, Rotavirus vaccine will be given at all GoK facilities for free to all children. It's already in that purple GoK antenatal book (ehhh, I know Wazuans go to Aga Khan and Nairobi Hosp for ante-natal clinic so they might not have seen this book). Ksh 12,000 jabs from paediatricians are a thing of the past Surely you cannot fault someone for reading - and understanding - the 'fine print'. I have come to acknowledge that not everyone is "stupid" even if and when they act out of "ignorance". And that not everyone is "clever" even if and when they act out of "awareness". Ubaya yenu @Muriel, @Tycho, @Chessmaster and @Symbols ni writing things I do not understand. Anyway, odds of OPV causing the disease is almost zero and this doesn't cancel out the benefits of giving it. Infection happens to people who come from populations that have low herd immunity to polio such as refugees. Wacheni conspiracy theories. "Occasionally I drop a tea cup to shatter on the floor. On purpose. I am not satisfied when it does not gather itself up again. Someday perhaps that cup will come together."
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Rank: Member Joined: 11/19/2009 Posts: 3,142
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Bykhovets wrote:Muriel wrote:Bykhovets wrote:kamundu wrote:Oral polio vaccine OPV is a live -attenuated virus. It is safe,
However, there is risk (although very small) of actually inducing polio when giving the vaccine in Areas with low OPV coverage. Thats why it was discontinued in the Western world where they use the injectable form.
Doc, there have been confirmed cases of OPV vaccine associated poliomyelitis at Daadab and Kakuma. But it is a rare phenomenon. Those who react this way usually have other problems that need to be addressed. Yes, kwa akina @Kiash ni IPV only usually given as a combined vaccine with tetanus, diphtheria etc. BTW starting 1 July 2014, Rotavirus vaccine will be given at all GoK facilities for free to all children. It's already in that purple GoK antenatal book (ehhh, I know Wazuans go to Aga Khan and Nairobi Hosp for ante-natal clinic so they might not have seen this book). Ksh 12,000 jabs from paediatricians are a thing of the past Surely you cannot fault someone for reading - and understanding - the 'fine print'. I have come to acknowledge that not everyone is "stupid" even if and when they act out of "ignorance". And that not everyone is "clever" even if and when they act out of "awareness". Ubaya yenu @Muriel, @Tycho, @Chessmaster and @Symbols ni writing things I do not understand. Anyway, odds of OPV causing the disease is almost zero and this doesn't cancel out the benefits of giving it. Infection happens to people who come from populations that have low herd immunity to polio such as refugees. Wacheni conspiracy theories. Laugh Laugh Laugh But I am just reading what you have written. Hiyo "almost zero" you have written sounds harmless but it is not "zero". 'Almost' doesn't count. Hata Brandy the musicisn aliimba hiyo years ago. You have even repeated that "Infections happens ,,," Hii si conspiracy. Ni ukweli. But it is easier to dismiss those who refuse by bringing police and cameramen to film "this foolishness" as Impunity says. Many are agreeing to avoid embarrassment.
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