Vaccines

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[TD]Vaccines

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[TD]Immunity with Vaccination

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[TD]Percentage who will contract the disease if not vaccinated

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[TD]Percentage of population who Contract the disease after vaccination

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[TD]Measles

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[TD]85-95% (lifetime)

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[TD]85% to nearly universal

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[TD]miniscule

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[TD]Influenza

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[TD]*68% (seasonal)

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[TD]*5-20%

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[TD]*5-20%

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[TD]Diptheria

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[TD]Nearly Universal

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[TD]*

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[TD]miniscule

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*CDC data used.

1. I receive the flu shot because if I don't, then I have to wear a mask.
   
2. I receive most other vaccines because their VE has been validated both anecdotally and through scientific research.
   
3. I go out of my may to make sure that I am up to date with the vaccinations that actually work.
   

Murray, Terry. "Repeated flu shots may blunt effectiveness." CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal 7 Apr. 2015: E180. Health Reference Center Academic. Web. 29 Aug. 2015.

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