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Medications : How Do I Remember?

Please Cut And Paste This Medication Chart And Keep A Record Of Your Medications

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MEDICATION CHART

 

 

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Name of Medicine, strength, dose and time of administration

Date And Amount Of Medicine Consumed

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Hib Vaccination

Important facts about the  Hib Vaccine?

Did You Know?

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As with all other vaccines, the importance of the Hib Vaccine cannot be forgotten.

Hib Vaccine is prophylactic for infection with Haemophilus Influenzae Type B which is a major causative agent of the following infections:

The Hib Vaccine has been recommended by the:

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics also strongly recommends the vaccine

We have included the Hib Vaccine in our immunization schedule and recommend the vaccine to all children under 5 years of age.

 

About Hepatitis B Vacccine

  1. What is hepatitis B ?
  1. Hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus. The virus attacks the liver and causes varying degree of illness in patients.
  1. How is hepatitis B transmitted?
  1. Hepatitis B can be transmitted by the following ways:
  1. Infected blood or blood products including saliva and secretions from wounds of an infected person.
  2. Accidental contact of a wound or laceration or cut by Hepatitis B virus.
  3. Infected mother to baby.
  4. Sexual Contact.
  5. Hepatitis B being a sturdy virus is known to survive even in dried blood and adverse environmental conditions and retain its infectivity for a prolonged period.
  1. Is there a treatment for hepatitis B infection?

A. No specific therapy for hepatitis B infection is available.

  1. How serious can hepatitis B infection be?
  1. It can present in the following ways:
  1. Chronic Carrier: Patient does not suffer from infection but can transmit the infection to others. The patient is at an increased risk of liver cancer and cirrhosis later in life.
  1. Illness with jaundice vomiting weakness fever and abdominal pain.
  1. Fatal hepatitis.
  1. Can hepatitis B be prevented?
  1. Yes. A vaccine is available which has to be administered in 3 doses. Protection against illness is virtually complete.

     Types of vaccines:

     The recombinant vaccine is known to provide the best response, though the heat killed and the       plasma derived are also available.

  1. Is hepatitis B different from hepatitis A?
  1. Yes. They are two different viruses both of which can lead to jaundice and liver damage. Separate vaccination for both are available.

 

‘RUN POLIO’

Polio has been one of the oldest of scourges of mankind. History has ample evidence of the mass destruction caused by this totally preventable disease. A simple administration of a few drops of the vaccine could save your child from a life long, irreversible paralysis.

‘RUN POLIO’ is an attempt to reduce the incidence of this particular disease by timely, prophylactic vaccination.

And as an initiation to the same we keep :

The 1st Of Every Month As 'Run Polio Day'

for the administration of polio vaccines at Mother and Child Medical Services between 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

As a concerned parent many questions would emerge?

What is ‘Polio’ and why a need to prevent it?

Polio belongs to a group of enteroviruses having a predilection for the Central Nervous System and thereby causing extensive damage to the brain stem and the spinal cord. The incubation period is usually between 7-14 days. The disease manifesting with fever and then proceeding onto paralysis (which may become irreversible) as the disease progresses. Other systems including urinary bladder, respiratory muscles and the perception of sensations may also be affected.

As per the need for prevention; the results of an infection very well justify the need for a timely prevention.

Why the need for a vaccination?

A vaccination if administered properly and timely could save your child from acquiring polio. The ‘Sabin’s : live attenuated vaccine ‘ is being used, which is known to have an efficacy close to 100%.

Why administer the vaccination on a particular day only?

We come to the concept of ‘HERD IMMUNITY’. In a population it is seen that if more people are vaccinated at the same time then even those with a weaker immunity or the ones not properly immunized are protected as the virus is unable get a hold due to the resistance offered by the existing immunized persons.

 Should I come if my child has already been immunized?

The concept of herd immunity is that the entire segment of the population should be immunized at the same time irrespective of their immunization status. Over vaccination is not known to cause any harm thus it is still advisable to come.

How safe is the vaccine?

The vaccine is a totally safe product recommended by the World Health Organization as well as our own government. This is the same vaccine used all over the world for polio immunizations. It is given by mouth so the problems of a vaccine given by injection are absent.

Till what age can the vaccine be administered?

According to the medical knowledge and the currently prescribed schedules all children below the age of about five years should be vaccinated.

So run for ‘RUN POLIO’ and ensure that your child runs the rest of his life!

 

Pap Smear

Cervical Carcinoma is the biggest cause of female genital malignancy in India. Affecting an astounding 40% of all cancers in the female population country wide and with a definite prediliction towards the lower age groups. However amazing as it may sound it has been almost eliminated from the West. And the sole reason being an early detection and an early cure. Papinacolou or ' Pap' smear as it is generally referred to gets the credit for these amazing figures of West.

What is Cervix?

The Cervix is the lowest portion of the uterus. Represented by the part that partially hangs into the vagina. Also being the part most sussceptible to cancer.

What is Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer is a cancer affecting the cervix. In medical terminology it is mostly squamous cell carcinoma. Most cancers as they evolve pass through a stage called the pre malignant or precancerous stage, a stage not visible to the naked eye. Pap smear is the technique which detects this pre-cancerous condition.

Pap Smear: How is the test performed?

It is a painless procedure the steps being detailed as below:

  1. The examination is done in a Doctor's office during a regular pelvic examination.
  2. The patient does not require prior preparation.
  3. With a spatula a sample is taken from the cervix by gently rotating the spatula on the cervix.
  4. A smear is made from the sample which is then examined under a microscope.

Who all should have a Pap Smear done?

All married women till the age of 60 years should have a pap smear done every year.

Why should it be done every year?

  1. It has a false negative rate of 10% so repeat smears will eliminate the chances of missing the lesion.
  2. During this examination a routine pelvic and breast examination can also be done.

 

Your Questions About Blood Donation

General Instructions to Blood Donors

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Blood Donation is a noble gesture, please accept our congratulations for taking this decision.

 

Kindly take a note of the following...

1. Donating blood does not lead to any harm / damage to your body. India has a massive shortage of blood, your donation would help save a life.

 

2. If you are on any medications, make it a point that you inform the Doctor at the Blood Bank about the same.

3. Investigations like hemoglobin estimation, blood grouping, peripheral smear, body weight, general built and nutrition, your physiological condition (for women - pregnancy, lactation, menstruation...) need to be evaluated before you can donate blood. Please co-operate with the attending technician.

4. You do not require exotic foods / medication to built back your blood. Just ensure a regular diet.

5. Avoid smoking as a general practice and specially before and after a blood donation.

6. Avoid alcohol as a general practice and specially before and after a blood donation.

7. And finally you are a winner, you saved a life. Celebrate your achievement and make sure you come for another donation in three months time.

  

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