Senay also says that it takes about two weeks for immunity to be created in most people after taking the flu shot. So, even if you receive the vaccine, you can still get the flu within a few days being that the immune system does not contain the antibodies that the vaccine helps to produce. ... I think that by washing your hands frequently, covering you face when someone coughs or sneezes, and by building up your immune system you can avoid getting the flu. You can help build your immune system by simply taking vitamins especially Vitamin C, eating nutritional foods including fruits and...

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How the Polio Vaccine Caused More Harm Than Good Poliomyelitis, also called polio or "infantile paralysis," is an acute viral infection caused by the poliovirus. In the past, because of the many cases and critical results from epidemics of polio, people feared the disease since it had left many pa...

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In rare cases whooping cough may occur even though one has recieved vaccination (ex. full immunity has not developed). ... Symptoms of whooping cough can develop as early as 1 - 2 weeks after being exposed to a person. ... Whooping Cough is very, very contagious for about 3 weeks after the beginning of the cough (or 5 days after the start of treatment with an effective antibiotic). ... With whooping cough, the coughing can last from 6-10 weeks. ... Information states that it's impotant to be seen by a doctor if you or your child has a cough that lasts any longer than a 2 week ...

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