I missed out on the heaf test and BCG when I was a child. Given the rise in TB, should I be going to get these now I am an adult (with asthma) living in the city?
2006-11-06 06:56:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Yes. Considering the risks, not just here but when you travel, I would definitely get the jab. It's such a small thing in comparison to the disease you're being innoculated against.
2006-11-06 07:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah A 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes its definitely worth getting the BCG jab. I work in a microbiology lab that diagnoses infections including TB. In the past few years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people being diagnosed with with TB in the UK. TB is a highly contagious disease and it can be fatal especially if the patient is immunocompromised or elderly. The fact that you have asthma i would definitely get the vaccination, your already susceptible to other respiratory problems so I'd get vaccinated. It just give you that added protection and peace of mind, if you visit your doctor they will refer you to occupational health at your local hospital. They will vaccinate you after first performing a skin test.
2006-11-07 07:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by LOULOU37 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I relatively have heard those days that the administrative.is reintroducing the BCG injection for infants because of the certainty that we've cases of TB cropping up in England back now. the main suitable situation to do is have a be conscious with your wellness customer or possibly seek for vaccinations on someplace like internet wellness care professional.
2016-10-15 11:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by arshad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given that the current health practice in the UK is to only immunise infants in high-risk communities, there's questionable need.
Yes, it's a safe vaccine and if you can afford it then go for it.
But it would be suggested that it's only really necessary if you are in an immigrant living in a low social class.
2006-11-06 07:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also missed it at school and was worried because i worked with refugees i was concerned so i went to see my Doc and he referred me to the hospital where i got the jab within a couple of weeks. I think its worth doing it was free and like others have mentioned its a lot less trouble than TB!
2006-11-07 04:10:37 · answer #5 · answered by John B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT get vaccinated.
A vaccinated person is MORE likely to get a disease than a non-vaccinated person. The whole theory of vaccination is flawed. It causes a weakening of the immune system thus making those who are innoculated more susceptible to disease.
There are so many awful side effects to vaccination that it should be considered extremely dangerous.
Just sit back and think for a while.
Is there any sense in injecting a disease directly into your body.
We have been subjected to an awful mind control program to enable the drug manufacturers to make a fortune.
The Vaccination Hoax
http://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html
If you go to the vaccination liberation web page, at
http://www.vaclib.org/exemption.htm
You will find all the forms necessary to provide exemption for your child.
If you want to study the history of vaccination, see
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/vaccination.html
2006-11-09 01:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Prevention less stressful than getting the disease.
2006-11-06 07:12:15 · answer #7 · answered by Steve K 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋