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| An outbreak of acute encephalitis is occurring, and a vaccination drive is being launched. Which of the following is true about the vaccine used in this situation?
A. Live and subcutaneous C. Live and intramuscular D. Killed and subcutaneous. |
Here’s why that’s the right choice.
The disease we’re dealing with here is Japanese encephalitis (JE).
The disease we’re dealing with here is Japanese encephalitis (JE).
This viral infection is spread by the bite of infected Culex mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are most commonly found in parts of Asia, including India, and they carry the virus after biting animals like pigs and birds.
Once someone is infected, the virus can cause everything from a mild fever and headache to much more severe symptoms, including seizures, coma, and unfortunately, death in some cases. It’s pretty serious stuff.
The Role of Vaccination:
Once someone is infected, the virus can cause everything from a mild fever and headache to much more severe symptoms, including seizures, coma, and unfortunately, death in some cases. It’s pretty serious stuff.
The Role of Vaccination:
When there’s a JE outbreak, the best way to stop it in its tracks is through vaccination. The vaccine we use is a killed vaccine, meaning it contains a form of the virus that can’t cause the disease but can still prompt your body to produce immunity.
This vaccine is given through an intramuscular injection (a shot in the muscle, not under the skin). It’s highly effective and protects you from the severe effects of JE.
Symptoms of JE to Watch Out For:
• Mild Symptoms: Fever, headache, and general flu-like feelings.
• Severe Symptoms: Rapid onset of high fever, neck stiffness, confusion, and in some cases, seizures, paralysis, and death.
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