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The six targeted diseases
inf-2015-9-8
The six targeted diseases
The following information covers vaccines used to prevent the six targeted diseases and is meant for guidance only. Individual vaccine details and immunization schedules vary between and within countries. Diphtheria Type of vaccine: Active immunization with diphtheria toxoid (often given combined with tetanus). Primary course: Usually 3 doses. Boosters: Usually 2 doses. Adverse reactions: swelling and redness at the injection site. Malaise, transient fever and headache may occur. Contraindications: Acute febrile illness or severe adverse event to previous dose of same vaccine. Notes: A lower dose of vaccine is usually given to persons over the age of 10, to reduce side effects.
Measles
Type of vaccine: Active vaccination with live attenuated virus, usually with mumps and rubella (also live viruses). Primary course: Usually 1 dose. Boosters:
Usually 1 dose. Adverse reactions: Malaise, fever and/or rash. Rarely, febrile convulsions, arthropathy.
Side effects are far less common with booster doses. Contraindications: Acute febrile illness, untreated malignant disease, immunocompromised status, allergy to neomycin or kanamycin, pregnancy, severe adverse event to previous dose of same vaccine. Notes: There is an exceptionally small risk of encephalitis or encephalopathy related to vaccination
Pertussis
Type of vaccine: Active vaccination with inactivated organisms, usually with diphtheria and tetanus. Primary course: Usually 3 doses. Boosters: Usually none. Adverse Reactions: Swelling and redness at the injection site. Malaise, transient fever and headache may also occur. Contraindications: Acute febrile illness or severe adverse event to previous dose of same vaccine (severe local or prolonged high-pitched screaming more than four hours; convulsion). Notes: The risk of vaccine related neurological problems (encephalopathy and convulsions) is not proven