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IMMUNISATION FOR MEN
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MMR Measles Mumps Rubella
Men between the age of 18 – 30 are encouraged to become immunised against measles, mumps and rubella. Men coming into contact with these diseases are of risk of:
- sterility
- passing on the disease to partner and unborn child
- becoming seriously ill
- scaring
- children born with disabilities
Tetanus:
Men who last had a Tetanus shot between the ages of 15 - 19 willl not need another booster shot untill the are 50 years of age. If they are involved in an accident that will impose a Tetanus risk then they would need to see a doctor as Tetanus is a serious problem.
Hepatitis B:
This is often a requirement for employment in the minning industry and for people livingand working in remote areas. Immunisation against Hep. B will reduce the possibility of:
- lowering the immune system
- liver disease
- cancer
Some of the consequences of NOT being immunised against Hep. B are:
- skin will turn yellow colour
- you may become a carrier and may infect your partner
- there will be a total ban on drinking alcohol.
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