Influenza vaccines protect against various strains of influenza viruses, which are common causes of acute respiratory illnesses. Influenza A and B viruses are the most common types, with influenza A viruses being the principal cause of larger epidemics and worldwide pandemics. Influenza C virus is common but rarely causes severe disease in humans. In tropical regions like Kenya, influenza can cause disease throughout the year, often displaying a biannual pattern.
How The Vaccines Work
Influenza vaccines work by stimulating your immune system to produce antibodies against specific strains of influenza viruses. This helps the body recognize and fight off the viruses if exposed in the future, providing protection against the disease.
Why It's Important For Children's Health
Vaccinating your child against influenza is crucial because it can prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and long-term health complications. By ensuring your child is vaccinated, you are protecting them from influenza and contributing to the overall health of the community.
Benefits
• Prevention of Severe Illness: Influenza vaccines can prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
• Reduced Morbidity and Mortality: Vaccination helps reduce morbidity in children and mortality in the elderly and high-risk groups.
• Protection for High-Risk Groups: Older persons and those with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of severe disease and benefit significantly from vaccination.
• Reduced Morbidity and Mortality: Vaccination helps reduce morbidity in children and mortality in the elderly and high-risk groups.
• Protection for High-Risk Groups: Older persons and those with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of severe disease and benefit significantly from vaccination.
Risks and Side Effects
• Common Side Effects: These include soreness at the injection site, low-grade fever, and muscle aches.
• Rare but Serious Side Effects: Allergic reactions are rare but possible.
• Rare but Serious Side Effects: Allergic reactions are rare but possible.
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