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Vaccination Test Kit<br />
14 vials<br />
The energy patterns of most of the standard childhood vaccines, plus influenza (several strains),<br />
HPV (the cervical cancer vaccine), H1N1 and some travel vaccines.<br />
VA1 B.C.G.<br />
(Tuberculosis)<br />
In UK at age 12-13.<br />
VA2 Cholera<br />
Severe allergic reactions to vaccine, nerve damage, mental problems.<br />
Vaccination only recommended if travelling to cholera areas across remote borders, especially overland.<br />
VA3 D.P.T.<br />
(Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus)<br />
Toxoids of diphtheria & tetanus; inactivated pertussis sudden infant death syndrome, brain damage, asthma.<br />
Introduced in 1957 in UK, by 1969 over 80% of children vaccinated.<br />
Recommended regime is 4 times before age 6 and then age 14-16 years old, and then every 10 years afterwards.<br />
VA4 Diphtheria<br />
Introduced in 1930’s, now mainly given as DPT.<br />
VA5 Diphtheria/Tetanus<br />
Now mainly given as DPT.<br />
VA6 Encephalitis<br />
Travel vaccination for Far East, Indian subcontinent, South East Asia.<br />
VA7 Hepatitis A<br />
Travel vaccination.<br />
VA8 Hepatitis B<br />
In New Zealand vaccination of babies introduced in 1988 and abandoned in early 1990’s following evidence<br />
of immune suppression; routinely offered to infants in US, but not in UK; compulsory in Italy.<br />
VA9 HIB<br />
(Bacterial Meningitis caused by Haemophilus Influenzae type b)<br />
Introduced in US in 1985 and UK in 1992.<br />
VA10 Influenza<br />
(various strains)<br />
Because of the ability of the virus to mutate, different vaccines are needed each year; this vial contains<br />
various strains from 1992 onwards – check the vial label to make sure it is up-to-date. Usually updated in October/November<br />
each year.<br />
VA11 Measles<br />
First introduced in UK in 1968 and in US in 1957; banned in UK in August 1999 to force parents to use MMR.<br />
VA12 Meningitis<br />
Saudi Arabia requires immunisation for those going on pilgrimage to Mecca.<br />
VA13 MMR<br />
(Measles, Mumps and Rubella)<br />
First introduced in UK in 1988 and in US in 1975.<br />
VA14 MR<br />
(Measles and Rubella)<br />
VA15 Pertussis<br />
(Whooping Cough)<br />
First available in 1912; commonly available mid 1950’s; now mainly given as DPT.<br />
Compensation for vaccine damage introduced in UK in 1978.<br />
VA16 Pneumonia /Pneumovax<br />
Given to elderly people to prevent pneumonia<br />
Testing Kit Description Manual Copyright Jane Thurnell Read 2012 Page 149
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